Save JobEmail Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsChallenging role with a broad scope and exposure to complex structuresDiversified and pioneer group with a people-oriented company cultureAbout Our ClientThe Group has been building up a strong reputation thanks to its historic legacy and a wide portfolio of household brands and operations spanning multiple countries within the Middle East region and further afield. Its industrial diversity makes this organisation complex and challenging. It is seeking to hire a Group Chief Financial officer to join its team and to play a pivotal role with its transformation vision.Job DescriptionStrategy:Provide effective leadership and management of continuous improvement disciplinesContribution to Group's strategic management through development, while maintaining strategies, including financial and commerce the side of theParticipate in the role of leadership in future planning and effective daily life of the organization and related corporate activities including, business planning, policy making, financial forecasting and strategic decisions.Manage company's financial affairs from a strategic perspective, financial control aspects and liquidity.Maintain effective stakeholder communication and engagement throughout.Finance:Develop and implement an organization's overall financial strategy and have effective overall management and control of all capital and income budget to ensure financial resilience.Responsible for the financial aspects of any strategic projectsAssure that appropriate financial and operational controls are in place for support of cost and income control, and for procedures to be followed, a comprehensive overview of all departments' activities and budgets must be maintainedOversee all accounting functionsSupport ERP implementationParticipate in M&ARestructure the financial department, including re-engineering of balance sheetsMaintain strong relationships and governance with banksNegotiate financing dealsMaintain a current understanding of financial, tax, administration, and operational best practices and ensure that the organization complies with all legal and statutory requirements.People management :Promote a culture of change and development by championing and promoting it. Develop a high-performance culture centered on employee empowerment, quality, productivity, and standards, as well as collaboration.To successfully manage the team's performance by conducting yearly performance management reviews with the direct reports' team, ensuring that the department's objectives and key outputs are communicated throughout the department.On a frequent basis, communicate effectively with teams to ensure that information is shared is precise, timely, and unambiguous; it encourages team participationThe Successful ApplicantStrong academic background from a Top Tier institution, with a preference for MBA or MS/BS in Finance or AccountingHigh professionalism, diplomacy and cultural awarenessA professional finance certification/membership such as ICAEW, CPA, ICAS, CFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalentHaving a proven track record as a Group Executive (CFO) in the Middle East region within a large, prominent and sophisticated businesses (both local and MNC)Experienced in complex structures and diverse industriesThe ability for strategic thinking/ability for critical and analytical thinkingPeople oriented individualExperience in restructuring / refinancingOutstanding communication and prioritisation skillsStrong understanding of IFRSWhat's on OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered an exciting remuneration package + benefits. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a candidate within the finance and leadership function, to further progress their career within a growing and complex company. ContactLena GastQuote job refJN-072022-5687898Job summarySectorFinance & AccountingSubsectorFinancial Director / CFOIndustryRetailLocationOmanContract typePermanentConsultant nameLena GastJob referenceJN-072022-5687898
