Financial Planner jobs in United Arab Emirates

Our client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy and operations. The CFO will manage daily finance activities develop the companys fiveyear financial plan and provide strategic advice to decisionmakers. This includes understanding collaboration with suppliers and partners to anticipate production capacity needs and optimize timing for product launches and business development.

The CFO will play a key role in supporting company growth through sound financial management and insightdriven strategy.

• Financial Management & Operations :
• Manage daily financial functions including accounting budgeting cash flow and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls.
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions and auditors.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a 5year financial plan aligned with company goals.
• Lead financial forecasting budgeting processes and scenario planning to support business growth.
• Provide financial insights and risk assessments to support executive decisionmaking.
• Advise senior management on financial implications of strategic initiatives including new partnerships and market expansions.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate financial planning with operational activities.
• Work closely with supplier partners to forecast capacity requirements and align financial planning with supply timelines.
• Monitor supplier agreements from a financial perspective to ensure costeffectiveness and timely delivery.
• Support contract negotiations by providing detailed financial analysis and projections.
• Identify financial risks related to market conditions or supplier relationships; develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee audit preparations and ensure adherence to statutory requirements and corporate governance standards.

• Mandatory Expertise:
• Proven experience in managing finance functions within sourcing distribution or related industries (preferably fragrance/packaging).
• Proficient in SAP
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role such as CFO or Finance Director.
• Experience in strategic financial planning and working closely with multistakeholder environments including suppliers and partners.
• Bachelors degree in Finance or related field; CPA is a plus.
• Skills & Knowledge:
• Proficient in financial management systems and ERP software.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting forecasting cash flow management taxation and compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Experience leading mergers acquisitions or capital raising initiatives.
• Expertise in supply chain finance and vendorrelated financial planning.
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau for advanced financial analysis.

• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage finance teams and collaborate crossfunctionally.
• Strategic thinker with capacity to develop longterm plans aligned with business objectives.
• Effective communicator able to present financial data to nonfinance stakeholders.
• Detailoriented problem solver capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Skilled negotiator with experience managing supplier contracts from a financial perspective.