Finance Director (Commercial)

Job description / Role

Salary: AED 45,000 55,000

A large and well-known Food & Beverage Retail company in Dubai is looking to appoint a commercially focussed Finance Director to help drive the growth of their business. Based in the Head Office in Dubai, you must be someone with very strong commercial and strategic experience within the F&B industry, managing either multiple brands or a large complex brand with multiple sites.

The successful candidate will:
- Manage the Finance function and participate in the development of the business strategy.
- Identify areas for new business ventures, growth and lead the expansion of the F&B business unit.
- Direct feasibility and analysis of new and existing brands, identify new store sites and new brands to join the portfolio.
- Contract negotiation with existing and new brands.
- Facilitate the full cost control, forecasting and analysis of the unit.
- Support business decisions and prepare budgets in line with corporate targets, requirements and financial analysis.
- Distinguish opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure proper implementation of the established corporate financial strategy, financial policies and procedures.
- Review and develop the budget requirements of the Finance Function.
- Lead subordinates and direct them in order to achieve business goals and objectives.
- Continuously motivate subordinates to improve their performance and produce quality work.
- Communicate any changes with the organization and minimize risks through effective change management.
- Lead the Finance department, managing, training and developing the Finance team.

Requirements

- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior commercial Finance role within the F&B industry.
- Professional qualification in Finance & Accounting (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
- Proven track record in commercial accounting and finance within large companies.
- Must have good analytical, numerical and research skills.
- Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with key accounts.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

About the Company

Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have taken care in our growth and have kept our corporate values throughout.

Edge Resourcing is led by a specialist team of Recruitment Consultants, each of whom have experience of working in and a sound knowledge of the local market place. We have gradually expanded our horizons and now offer specialist services within the Middle East Retail sector. Our aim is to provide a thorough and honest service to both our candidates and clients, making sure that we only take on work which we feel we can service to the correct level of satisfaction required.

We currently offer professional and tailored contingency and retained search services to the following specialist sectors of the market: Retail Accountancy and Finance Office Support Human Resources Sales and Marketing Legal

Our aim is to continue to position ourselves in the market as one of the most consistent and successful suppliers of manpower. We strive to make things happen and make a difference to your business and career. Success isnt just about putting people into jobs, but about giving you an honest, personal service. Whether you are a client or a candidate, our aim is to find out exactly what it is that you are looking for, rather than push you to settle for your second choice.