Senior Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1752

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This is a newly created position that reports to the CEO & Group Head of Finance.

Direct responsibility for BU Finance function in assigned business segment. Support Head Finance in Business partnering with CEO in all operational and strategic decision making. Facilitate structured BU business reviews. Actively support BU Annual Business Planning exercise in accordance with Corporate guidelines. Continuously monitor key business performance metrics. Lead/support cross functional BU/Corporate initiatives. Monitor working capital and ensure financial discipline. Strengthen internal controls.

Key responsibilities:
- Support Head Finance in Business partnering with CEO in all operational and strategic decision making of assigned business segment.
- Drive day-to-day business performance through analysis and monitoring of key business performance metrics including margin control, daily P&L, rolling forecast, brand/customer profitability, product costing, CMI/TMI spends, SKU rationalisation, NPD, MTM etc.
- Support Head Finance in facilitating structured business reviews.
- Support Head Finance in development of BU 3-year Strategy Statement and Annual Operating Plan as per Corporate guidelines.
- Lead/actively support cross functional cost saving/ optimisation, efficiency improvement, revenue/margin maximisation and other BU initiatives.
- Ensure financial discipline and working capital management. Monitor capital expenditure spend.
- Ensure strict credit control in accordance with approved credit policy.
- Ensure physical verification of inventories by Finance in accordance with policy.
- Critically examine and help strengthen existing BU systems, workflows, procedures, policies and controls.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies.
- Independently handle BU statutory audit and facilitate internal audit.
- Help build-up a well motivated, high performance Finance team.

Requirements

- Professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/ CIMA/ICWA or equivalent) with 5-8 years relevant experience of which at least 3 years in responsible position in medium/large sized FMCG businesses (multi-product/multi-location).
- MBA with specialisation in Finance from a reputed Business School will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a PRODUCTION PLANT is a must have
- 1-2 year of experience in handling P&L independently
- Domain expert knowledge and relevant experience of financial accounting, business analysis, business planning, forecasting, costing, treasury and taxation.
- Business focus; exposure to business partnering and strategic decision making.
- Ability to add value to cross functional BU endeavours.
- Hands-on exposure to Oracle, SAP or other major ERP.
- Highly analytical, commercially oriented with good grasp of numbers.
- Effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to interact with Board/Senior Management.

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: