Head of Finance & Operations/CFO (Top European School)

ManpowerGroup Middle East

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1703

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This is a newly created position that will be reporting to the COO.

The Candidate will be responsible for ensuring the School’s organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the Finance department, Facilities and ICT Managers. The Candidate leads the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices.

Finance:
- Oversee day to day accounting operations; Oversee monthly account closing; Manage cash flow; Direct annual budgeting and planning process; Purchasing; Financial reporting and metrics; Oversee yearly audits; Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.

Operations:
- Ultimately responsible to management for the Facilities Management and ICT Functions; Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of these Support Services through improvements to each function; coordinate and enhance all functions communication through daily interactions and regular operational committees along associated governance; Drive initiatives to continually enhance long term operational effectiveness.

Risk Management:
- Implement and assist in the development, review and maintenance of various policies including Health and Safety, Security and Environmental; Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance with KHDA and Health and Safety legislations; Develop and implement a Business Continuity Plan; Conduct risk assessments; Monitor procedures performance and review accordingly; Oversee insurance policies

Requirements

- Bachelor Degree in Finance/Business Administration
- 7-15 years of experience, minimum 3 years’ experience in a school (must have) managing both Finance & Operations
- IT savvy with experience in implementing various ERP
- D etail oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through implementation
- People management skills
- Proven leadership experience
- Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to build strong working relationship, internal and external to the organization
- Ability to build trust and drive execution
- Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills
- French, German, and/or Arabic preferred

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:

  • IT & Telecommunications
  • Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
  • Banking, Finance & Legal
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
  • Human Resources & Training
  • Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
  • Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Executive Recruitment
  • Emiratization Solutions
  • Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
  • Managed Service Provider Solutions
  • Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
  • Outsourced Staffing Solutions

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