Finance Manager

Job Description

Client Overview:

The Client has proven to be a dynamic and adaptable force in the F&B industry driven by quality and customer experience, with the ability to evolve, replicate its successes, and expand globally.

Job Overview:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the financial health of the company by developing and implementing financial strategies, as well as analyzing and interpreting financial data to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the organization’s long-term goals
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, including monthly and annual statements, and interpret financial data to support decision making
•  Manage relationships with financial partners, including banks, investors, and external auditing firms
•  Lead the budgeting process, including the development of long-term financial plans and the management of day-to-day financial operations
•  Work with Cost Control team to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
•  Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
•  Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the company’s financial health
•  Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
•  Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
•  Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget
• Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained
• Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization
•  Complete financial reports, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast
•  Achieve a proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit
• Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports
•  Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments
• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the organization
•  Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting
•  Participate in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for senior company leadership
•  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• CPA or CMA is a major plus
• Experience – 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• French is a plus.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information
• Excellent business & commercial judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills.