Ref: NP316-528

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking to recruit a Finance Director for a large retail and FMCG company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The key objectives will be to provide high quality and relevant financial support

* The overriding objective of the Finance Director will be to ensure that high quality, accurate and insightful financial information and advice is provided to the business decision makers, and externally as required for compliance purposes
* Provide advice and guidance to the CEO, the Senior Management Team, and the Board of Directors concerning the long-term capital structuring of the business
* Lead the consolidation of the organization's budgets and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues
* Oversee all treasury operations and external relations, maintaining effective utilization of cash flows, arranging for debt and equity financing, optimizing returns for the business in line with agreed levels of risk.
* Guide and direct financial planning function and the delivery of accurate and timely commercial financial decision support analysis, to facilitate achievement of annual financial performance.
* Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant internal departments and external entities such as financial institutions, investors, contractors, third party service providers etc.
* Direct and oversee the design, development and management of the finance governance framework, ensuring alignment of all departments to promote Panda's vision, mission and strategic objectives.
* Ensure Audit compliance (internal & external)
* Report risk issues to the Senior Management Team, Audit Committee and the Board of Directors

Requirements

Education

* University degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
* MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification from an internationally recognized business school.
* Professional qualifications such as CMA, CFA, CPA or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

* 15+ years of relevant experience including at least 5-7 years of managerial experience and previous working experience as a Finance Director with a large retail or FMCG company.

Minimum Skills:

* Arabic and English fluency (both verbal and written)
* Leadership skills,
* In-depth and expert knowledge of statutory and IFRS
* Analytical skills
* Good communication skills
* ERP implementation experience

About the Company

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Finance Director salaries in Saudi Arabia

Average monthly compensation
SAR 38,500

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