Head of Finance

Job description / Role

Our client is a large diversified conglomerate based in Bahrain and they are recruiting a Head of Finance to spearhead their operations across Middle East.

Client Details

Our client, a leading diversified conglomerate in Bahrain is hiring a Head of Finance to oversee their Middle East operations.

Description

* Develop and manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial well-being and alignment with organisational strategy.
* Coordinate monthly closing (in compliance with reporting standards) and support on cashflow management.
* Present and report financial performance and projections to senior management and business stakeholders.
* Oversee accounting, tax, and treasury activities; ensuring effective internal control.
* Identify cost-saving and process improvement activities to maximise profitability.
* Act as a strategic partner advising on decisions related to investments and other business divestiture projects, collaborating closely with auditors, financial and legal consultants.
* Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and compliance with regulation and code of ethics

Job Offer

Attractive pay and incentives.

Requirements

* Graduate and Postgraduate degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is a MUST
* Professional qualifications i.e., ACCA, CPA, CMA are mandatory
* Proven team management experience of a decade or more
* Prior track record in sectors such as FMCG/ Retail/ Supply Chain or audit firms
* Bahraini Nationals preferred

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.