Finance Supply Chain Manager - Kuwait

* Lead all finance and supply chain activities for the Kuwait operation, ensuring financial integrity and operational effectiveness.

* Oversee the accuracy and completeness of financial records, reconciliations, and reporting processes.

* Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in line with corporate reporting requirements.

* Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate external audits to ensure compliance and timely completion.

* Act as the key contact for external auditors, regulatory bodies, and relevant government authorities.

* Design and implement a comprehensive internal control framework across finance and operational functions.

* Establish and maintain strong governance structures, policies, and approval processes.

* Ensure clear segregation of duties and compliance with delegated authority frameworks.

* Strengthen expenditure controls and improve accountability across all payment and procurement activities.

* Oversee payroll governance and ensure adherence to all relevant employment and payment regulations.

* Conduct risk assessments and implement fraud prevention and detection measures.

* Develop and manage short and long-term cash flow forecasting processes.

* Drive working capital improvement initiatives across receivables, payables, and inventory.

* Manage banking relationships, treasury activities, and payment authorization controls.

* Monitor foreign exchange exposure and proactively address liquidity risks.

* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning cycles.

* Deliver meaningful financial analysis and performance insights to support decision making.

* Evaluate profitability by product, channel, customer, and market segment.

* Support pricing strategies, portfolio decisions, investment evaluations, and commercial initiatives.

* Partner closely with senior leadership to drive business performance while maintaining strong governance standards.

* Own the demand planning and supply planning process to ensure optimal inventory availability.

* Oversee procurement activities including supplier selection, contract management, and performance monitoring.

* Manage warehousing operations, inventory accuracy, stock controls, and waste reduction initiatives.

* Oversee distribution performance, service levels, and delivery cost optimization.

* Build organizational capability and ensure critical processes are fully documented and sustainable.