Finance Director

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Ref: HP647-1919

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a Kuwait diversified business is looking to recruit a Finance Director

The Role:
- Working and reporting directly to the General Manager on all strategic matters as they relate to all financial and commercial activities
- Financial Director will partner each business verticals in ensuring that profitability targets are achieved and operations effectively managed
- You will provide strong commercial & financial advice on margins, Opex and Capex management and other operational issues as well as ensuring that business managers and senior management team are appropriately communicated with on actual & forecast performance

Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises all accounting and Financial functions
- Lead and oversee the establishment & running of financial/accounting systems, inclusive of policies, procedures and practices in line with local government and IFRS
- Develop objective-based system & process enhancements to enable more effective day-to-day management of business profitability.
- Develop reports and management tools to support Sale in their daily activities and developing each operation in a profitable manner
- Ensure that the profits of the organisation are protected through the establishment of effective budgetary controls and expenditure procedures
- Contribute to the formulation of medium to long-term operational forecasts and leading the Company's annual budgeting process
- Preparation and management of Monthly financial reporting & forecasting for the operational aspects of the business and provide clear explanations for identified variances between budget and forecast, including management of operations risks & opportunities
- Anticipate negative or positive impacts on business targets and proactively suggest solutions, prepares action plan and implement them in coordination with Business Manager
- Review and approve pricing, promotions, and Customer contracts
- Monitor & control the banking activities, Opex and Capex of the organisation
- Supervises preparation and reporting of Cash Flows
- Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard assets

Requirements

- Qualified candidates should enjoy a manufacturing environment, be a strong financial leader with a solid business acumen, and have:
- Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting with fifteen years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position, and a CPA
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing, costing methodologies, and heavy inventory experience are essential
- Experience in strategic planning and execution, contracting, negotiating, and change management
- Strong experience as Commercial controller in businesses with inventory and brands
- Highly developed analytical and financial skills to help sustain and grow the business
- Strong leadership and management skills including the ability to coach/motivate others
- Exceptional communication skills in both written and oral form
- Team player
- Oracle, MS Suite, Excel, Power Point

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: