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Senior Finance Director
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 13+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education:
- - Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (mandatory).
- - MBA (mandatory).
- - Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CMA, or equivalent (preferred).
- Experience:
- - Minimum 13 years of progressive financial leadership experience, within FMCG or Food Manufacturing
- - Demonstrated success in managing financial operations across multiple geographies.
- - Proven experience in strategic planning, M&A, and business transformation.
- Skills & Attributes:
- - Strong commercial acumen with a strategic and growth-oriented mindset.
- - Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- - Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus but not required.
- - High integrity, resilience, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
Full description
OUR CLIENT
Our client is an iconic name in the food manufacturing sector, with several decades of operations in the GCC region. They enjoy a healthy P&L and plan further growth across the region.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Finance Director with a proven track record in the food manufacturing industry. Someone who brings financial leadership, solid operational insight, and the ability to drive profitable growth in a dynamic, multi-market environment.
RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Financial Leadership:
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives and growth ambitions.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to ensure profitability, scalability, and sustainable growth.
Operational Excellence:
- Partner with operations to drive cost efficiency, and margin improvement across product categories and markets.
Governance & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and internal controls across all operating regions.
Investment & Capital Management:
- Manage investor relations, funding initiatives, and capital allocation to support expansion and innovation.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation:- Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (mandatory).
- MBA (mandatory).
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CMA, or equivalent (preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum 13 years of progressive financial leadership experience, within FMCG or Food Manufacturing
- Demonstrated success in managing financial operations across multiple geographies.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, M&A, and business transformation.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong commercial acumen with a strategic and growth-oriented mindset.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus but not required.
- High integrity, resilience, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.