FD / CFO

Job description / Role

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join an extremely successful start-up as it transitions into becoming an established business. Your task will be to assess the existing finance structure, then rebuild it in order to better support the scale and scope of the organisation.

The role can be based in either Jordan or UAE.

Client Details

My client are a start-up, specialising in luxury cosmetic / healthcare items, who have been established for a number of years and have grown to become hugely successful within their industry. They now have a major market share in Europe, the Middle East, Africa & North America, with their corporate Head Office in Jordan, as well as an office in the USA.

Description

The key responsibilities for this role will include, but not be limited to;

* Monitoring business performance and cash flow
* Overseeing budgeting process and ensuring adherence
* Leading the Finance & Accounting teams
* Leading a review and potential restructure of the Finance & Accounting teams
* Creating and implementing a more sophisticated and agile reporting capability
* Developing advanced financial models to accurately forecast performance and identify risks & opportunities
* Conducting cross functional strategic planning with stakeholders at all levels
* Developing valuation and investment strategies
* Working closely with the board of Directors and external investors
* Safeguarding the financial future of the organisation, to support continued growth

Job Offer

In return my client can offer a truly rewarding role, which will allow you to shape the future direction of the business and have a direct impact on it's performance.

You will also receive an extremely generous compensation package, which will be dependent on your level of qualification and experience. This will include an excellent monthly cash package, strong benefits and additional long term incentives / stock options.

Requirements

The successful candidate will bring the following;

Experience & Qualifications:

* Minimum of 10 years experience, at least 3 of which are in a senior finance role within a start-up
* A bachelors / Masters Degree in finance in addition to a Professional Accounting Qualification (CMA / CPA / CIMA / ACCA)

Behaviours & Competencies:

* Leadership, relationship building, influencing & communication skills
* Decision making & problem solving skills
* The ability to initiate & drive change
* Attention to detail, thoroughness and determination
* Data analysis, financial modelling and valuation
* Business partnering, stakeholder management and a broader business consciousness
* Financial analysis & reporting
* The ability to create and implement new policies & procedures

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.