:Our client a Food stuff trading company selling to the African market is looking for an experienced Finance Director with a strong background in procurement and purchasing to join their leadership team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will combine financial expertise with a deep understanding of procurement processes to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making within the organization. This role is crucial in ensuring that financial strategies align with procurement objectives to support overall business goals.
Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to senior management
Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance reporting
Develop models that help with decision-making
Spearhead budgeting and forecasting processes
Analyzing financial data, and using models to help explain and make decisions
Preparing accounting and other required reports and projections based on analysis performed
Evaluating capital expenditures and proposing ideas to be more profitable
Results orientation
Excellent analytical skills
Strong decision-making skills
Good information analysis criteria
Ability to work under pressure
Practical creativity
Strong problem-solving skills
Attention to accuracy and detail
Requirements:
Previous experience minimum of 5-7 years in a foodstuff trading company would be a plus.
Communicate in English, spoken and written fluently
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA is a plus