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Job description / Role
Our client – one of the largest and oldest (established more than 100 years ago) family businesses in the Kingdom of Bahrain – is offering the opportunity to work in a tax-free and multicultural environment. The family owns a large number of companies in many business sectors.
We are looking for an Operations-Business Manager for the company which is responsible for subsidiaries operating in Retail, F&B, FMCG and Real Estate sectors. The most suitable candidate for this position will have a deep understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP system. He / she will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: business development, planning and budgeting, finance, human resources, administration and IT.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Oversee general business operations – his or her aim is to ensure that the organization is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible – and guide work teams for projects
- Monitor existing processes and analyse their effectiveness; create strategies to improve productivity and efficiency; manage quality assurance programs
- Manage day-to-day activities as well as improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organization’s mission; specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning
- Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence
- Manage Support Services (HR, IT and Finance) and increase their effectiveness and efficiency through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions
- Project management with cross-functional teams to structure and ensure business objectives are met - to deliver more efficient internal processes and cost efficient operations
- Undertake strategic analysis and participate in strategic planning
- Ensure organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization's financial functions. Oversee financial and managerial reporting
- Manage the annual budgeting and planning process
- Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk
Requirements
- University Degree in Business Management / Finance
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Retail (preferably but not necessarily) / F&B / Real Estate / Investment Management
- Experience in Finance / IT / HR & Admin / Supply Chain
- Experience in leading and managing people
- Working experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP system
Skills and competencies:
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards in a diverse workplace
- Strong in building relationships and able to communicate at all levels, across the subsidiaries as well as cross-functionally
- Delegate responsibilities effectively
- Proven people manager
- Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
If you meet the above requirements, please feel free to send us your resume and a letter describing your motivation for the role. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us here!
Please Note: only those who entirely meet the requirements will be contacted and invited for an interview.
About the Company
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Talentify works closely with clients and candidates across multiple industry sectors delivering premium recruitment solutions.
Talentify brings a unique approach to professional recruitment by establishing direct links between Central and Eastern Europe and the Arabian Gulf Countries. We actively search and select highly qualified Central and Eastern European professionals for the promising opportunities in the booming economies of the GCC countries.