Financial Director

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The Company
Our client is a well-established global leader in conventional and renewable off-grid power solutions. The company has established a strong presence and brand recognition in the off-grid power industry, servicing clients globally in various markets and applications across residential, commercial, industrial, telecommunication, healthcare, data centres, and utility sectors.

This position reports to the Group Chief Executive Officer and is based in Dubai, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement strategies for growth focused on the UAE, the broader Gulf Region, and export markets across Africa and Asia.
2. Have full responsibility over P&L, financial reports, building annual business plans, and achieving set targets in terms of revenue, margins, and market share in sales and after-sales.
3. Set up a company in Saudi Arabia, including factory and aftermarket providing spare parts and service.
4. Manage the business unit team of direct and indirect reports through effective recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning to maximize team performance and achieve business unit objectives across all functions.
5. Develop and lead channel/distribution partnerships for export to Africa and Asia.

The Successful Applicant
10 years of experience in senior management roles in the mechanical or electrical manufacturing/industrial industries.
Proven commercial experience in The Middle East and African markets; experience in international power and/or renewable energy companies is an advantage.
Full P&L management experience.
Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage but not essential.
Willingness to travel across Africa and The Middle East.
Experience of ERP implementations - Microsoft Dynamics.
Any experience within Renewables (solar/battery-hybrid solutions) or gas generators will be an advantage.

The Opportunity
This is an exciting executive leadership opportunity to join a fast-growing, ambitious market-leading business with a strong reputation and exciting future. The successful candidate will lead a successful Division and be a key member of the group leadership team.

This is a particularly exciting time for our client as it continues to build on its success and further develops its market expansion. The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating, rewarding and high-profile career within a genuinely exciting business, surrounded by a motivated and highly professional team. There is genuine potential for further career progression, based on ability.

Seniority Level : Director
Employment Type : Full-time
Job Function : Management, Sales, and Engineering
Industries : Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing and Electric Power Generation