Finance Director

Job description / Role

The Finance Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance and IT for a large-scale manufacturing business based in Lahore, Pakistan. The role partners closely with the Country General Manager and leadership team to drive long-term growth, strengthen governance, and deliver robust financial performance across complex operations.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturing organisation operating across multiple international markets. The business is part of a global group with a strong footprint in emerging economies, supplying essential products to both domestic and export markets, and continuing to invest in long-term regional growth.

Description

· Act as a strategic finance partner to the Country GM, contributing to the development and execution of country strategy and five-year business plans
· Translate strategic objectives into clear financial plans supported by data-driven analysis and benchmarking
· Lead end-to-end financial management including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, statutory reporting, and group reporting in line with global timelines
· Own the monthly close process, financial commentary, and performance reviews, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions
· Establish and maintain a strong financial control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with local statutory and group requirements
· Oversee all accounting, tax, treasury, funding, and cash flow management activities, including working capital optimisation
· Provide detailed cost analysis across manufacturing and supply chain operations, identifying efficiency and margin improvement opportunities
· Support commercial decision-making through pricing analysis, market insights, and competitor evaluation
· Lead capital expenditure planning, investment appraisals, and funding discussions with senior stakeholders and the board
· Manage banking relationships and oversee foreign exchange exposure and risk management
· Act as the key point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings and continuous improvement
· Serve as Compliance Officer for Pakistan, embedding governance, risk management, and anti-bribery frameworks across the organisation
· Lead, develop, and mentor finance and IT teams, building capability to support both current operations and future growth
· Drive a high-performance culture, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration across functions
· Represent finance as a key member of the Pakistan leadership team and engage effectively with regional and global stakeholders

Job Offer

· Senior leadership role within a globally recognised manufacturing group
· High level of exposure to regional and global stakeholders
· Opportunity to shape long-term strategy and investment decisions
· Broad remit covering finance, IT, governance, and transformation
· Platform to build and lead high-performing teams in a growth-focused environment

· Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
· Mandatory background in manufacturing environments
· Mandatory experience within multinational organisations
· 10 to 15 years' experience at Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or equivalent senior leadership level
· Strong knowledge of IFRS, local statutory reporting, tax, and compliance requirements
· Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision-making at country and regional level
· Strong commercial acumen with the ability to move beyond reporting into forward-looking insight
· Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading change in complex operational environments
· Willingness and commitment to work on-site in Lahore, Pakistan

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.