Chief Financial Officer

You will join a Manufacturing Business (Medium size operation) of one of the largest groups in the UAE. This is a newly created key strategic position based in Abu Dhabi. The CFO reports directly to the Director and directly assists the Executive Committee members on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding. As a key member of the Executive Committee member, the Chief Financial Officer will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic and financial planning, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and institutional financing. Responsible for directing and overseeing all financial management and policy matters in the corporate level current and future business growth Ensure that the information presented in financial reports submitted to senior management is endorsed as to its completeness, reliability and accuracy Oversee, direct and ensure the integrity, preparation, review, analysis and timely submission of all financial reports including profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, balance sheet, financial budget and financial forecast
To be considered for this role you need to behave Qualified Accountant (Western qualifications ACAACCACFA) Minimum of 15 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role in a Western reputable manufacturing company ideally with some exposure to the Middle Eastern market Proven experience with implementing strategiesrestructuringmanaging the Finance function to ensuremaintain business profitability and growth Excellent knowledge of SAP Arabic language is preferred