Group Chief Financial Officer

About LHH

LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

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LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

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Our Client:

Our client a leading manufacturing company based in Dubai, that has been driving innovation in the industry by providing quality products and services to its clients, looking for a Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO).

About the Role:

The candidate will oversee all finance, accounting, forecasting, budgeting, treasury, tax and corporate insurance functions at the company. This role will oversee the HR, legal administrative and facilities efforts at the company. The candidate directs all financial activities and advises and assists the CEO in meeting or exceeding the overall financial and strategic objectives of the Company. The CFO is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with the Executive Management Team to establish goals, strategies, plans and policies.

Successful Candidate Requirements:

• Define standards, policies, procedures, measures, and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance;
• Prepare long range financial forecasts by working collaboratively with other management team members:
• Lead the effort in the planning and preparation of the annual budget;
• Regularly monitor and work closely with management in taking timely action to ensure that budgets and financial plans stay within approved levels;
• Insure the accounting of revenues and expenses are performed in an accurate, efficient and timely manner;
• Manage the daily cash balance and invest excess funds to achieve the most lucrative rate consistent with Company policy;
• Prepare monthly financial reports and related analyses;
• Plan for the future financing requirements and stability of the company by preparing and recommending loan applications for approved programs and efforts; regularly review debt portfolios for optimum rates:
• Assist in the preparation of business plans and financial forecasting for other ventures of or being considered by the Company;
• Monitor all direct reports in order to ensure they are adhering to all policies and procedures set forth by the Company;
• Coordinate preparation for external audits and filing of tax return and ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and documentation in compliance with statutory requirements and Company policies;
• Prepare materials for Board meetings.

Successful Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related finance discipline;                                                                         
• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
• 10+ years' experience in accounting and planning required
• 15 years’ experience in the similar role within the manufacturing industry.

About the Opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity to join an organization and have full autonomy to drive its operations and gain full creative impact, allowing employees to take ownership of their work encourages an environment of collaboration and creativity that ‌drives the business forward.