Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management:

• Budgeting and forecasting: Develop and manage the business annual budget, taking into account revenue projections, cost controls, and strategic priorities, as well as quarterly forecast updates to assess performance against the budget.
• Financial reporting: Oversee the preparation and distribution of financial reports to executive leadership, providing a clear picture of the business\'s financial status, including revenue, expenses, and other key performance indicators.
• Financial analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, assessing the financial impact of various decisions and initiatives. Use financial data to support strategic planning and performance improvement.
• Project reviews: Review of project performance against baseline budgets, including cash collection, and provide variance analysis, as well as supporting project teams on corporate reporting requirements.
• Risk management: Identify financial risks and develop risk management strategies to protect the business\'s financial assets and reputation.
• Bid support: Provide rigour and challenge during the bid process, including advising on tax, treasury and cashflow matters.
• Cost control: Implement cost-control measures to ensure efficient use of resources and maintain profitability, while also identifying opportunities for cost reduction without compromising service delivery.
• Strategic Leadership:

• Strategic planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop business plans and financial strategies that align with the business\'s overall mission and goals, provide insights on how decisions impact long-term financial sustainability.
• Team Management:

• Team leadership: Build and lead a finance team, ensuring that they are well-trained, motivated, and aligned with the business financial goals.
• Professional development: Support the ongoing professional development of staff, ensuring they stay updated with industry trends and regulations, and international financial standards.
• Stakeholder Communication:

• Regional management: Present financial updates and recommendations to the business and regional leadership teams, ensuring they are well-informed about the business financial performance.
• Executive collaboration: Collaborate with other executives and department heads to align financial strategies with operational and financial goals.
• Compliance And Regulatory Oversight:

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Group Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other areas of internal governance.
• Audits: Manage financial audits and coordinate with external auditors to ensure transparency and adherence to financial standards.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW etc). Post qualified 10 years+
• Financially & commercially aware with ability to see the bigger picture
• Driven focus on control and accuracy
• Business partner but with proven ability to remain independent when appropriate
• Ability to manage/get the required support from indirect reports and other teams
• Accomplished written and numeric report writing skills
• Accomplished communication and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple stakeholder relationships
• Ability to mentor finance and non-finance staff

Desirable Criteria

• Strategic mindset
• Interest in technology adoption
• Understanding of tax regimes in GCC

Rewards & Benefits

• We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

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