Job Description
Our Client: A Leading Food FMCG Organization operating in the UAE.
Role Overview: Lead the Organization team as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in creating and enhancing shareholder value through strategic business initiatives. Lead the execution of business strategies, finance processes, and ensure the cost-effective stewardship of the company’s assets and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of finance business strategies for the Organization, with a focus on FMCG food markets.
- Oversee strategic planning, annual operating plans (AOP), forecasting, and capital planning processes aligned with the FMCG sector’s dynamics.
- Provide analytical and planning support to achieve performance targets, including market expansion and product diversification.
- Manage financial integrity across the company by safeguarding assets, ensuring prudent balance sheet management, and optimizing financial operations.
- Develop and enforce financial strategies for effective dealings with banks and international suppliers, enhancing global procurement and financing structures.
- Promote continuous improvement within the finance department to enhance cost efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.
- Foster the development of skills and capabilities within the Finance team to ensure alignment with industry best practices.
Your Profile:
- Degree in Finance from an accredited business school.
- Minimum of 14+ years of experience in financial roles within the FMCG sector, with a mandate in food.
- Strong financial leadership in FMCG.
- Proven experience in joint ventures (JV) and acquisitions.
- Expertise in company valuation and financial due diligence.
- Strategic growth management with a track record of driving profitability.
- Experienced in managing financial relationships with banks and international suppliers.
Next Steps: Upload your resume via our ATS platform and ensure all form details are complete. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5-7 working days for a more detailed discussion about the role. Please note, due to high application volumes, we will only respond to shortlisted profiles.