Regional Manager – Commercial Finance (MEA)

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1228

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This is a newly created position. It reports to the Regional Finance Director and is responsible for financial planning, reporting and analysis for the manufacturing division, including but not limited to annual budgeting, mid-year business reviews, monthly forecasting, gross margin analysis. This is a key leadership position within the division finance team, and plays a critical role in monitoring and assessing business performance and making recommendations for improvement.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of divisional budgeting, mid-year business reviews, monthly forecasting, and all related analysis and communication.
• Manage all aspects of gross margin and supply chain analysis for the division, including key business segments, customers, product lines and key programs. Identify and execute margin improvement strategies and initiatives.
• Serve as finance lead for Lean Six Sigma, partnering closely with divisional and functional LSS teams to achieve related business objectives.
• VP and team to enhance reporting, analysis and business support.
• Perform special projects to support the business as required.

Requirements

Key Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA preferred.
• Five or more years of accounting and finance experience
• Minimum 3 yeas’ experience in a similar Commercial Finance role in a large company with multiple countries management experience
• Strong PC and systems skills (Hyperion, MS Office, General Ledger, CAS)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: