Cluster Finance Director GCC CFO

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf GCC team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 96 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyones contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 96countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Dubai as Cluster Finance Director, GCC (CFO).

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

Cluster Finance Director, GCC (CFO)

This role is responsible for the overall finance Organization, maintaining key accountability for strategic planning, risk management, financial control and treasury; to ensure the accuracy of the Companys consolidated financial statements.

Planning

What you’ll be doing:

• This contributes to the definition of the regional strategy of finance and leads the development of the local strategy, translating strategy into objectives and tactics, and defining processes and methodology to ensure the efficient, standardized, and transparent provision of financial services.
• Develop prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expansion and development projects.
• Monitors and directs the implementation of strategic business plans.
• Improves and/ or redevelops performance measures that support the companys strategic direction.
• Develops and maintains internal controls to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial and accounting information.
  
  

Financial Management

• Participates in key decisions as a member of the leadership team.
• Manages the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Maintains in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Oversees the financial operations of all company’s finance related operations.
• Oversees the companys financial transaction processing systems.
• Oversees employees’ benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefit package.
• Supervises new projects due diligence and negotiate agreements/contracts.
• Monitors, analyze and review cost allocations, updating methodology when and as required.
• Coordinates all financial activities, including banking relationships and investment activities.
• Monitors and controls all financial accounts to ensure Knauf GCC is maximizing cash and investment rate of return in compliance with company policy.
  
  

Financial Information/Analysis And Budgeting

• Oversees the identification, evaluation and mitigation of financial risks within operations, to ensure financial information integrity and minimize business failures.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the companys risk profile.
• Construct and monitors reliable control systems in line with Knauf Global and Regional policies.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government institutes.
• Report risk issues to the GM, Regional CFO and CEO.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
  
  

Risk Management

• Oversees the identification, evaluation and mitigation of financial risks within operations, to ensure financial information integrity and minimize business failures.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the companys risk profile.
• Construct and monitors reliable control systems in line with Knauf Global and Regional policies.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government institutes.
• Report risk issues to the GM, Regional CFO and CEO.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
  
  

Funding

• Monitors cash balances and cash forecasts.
• Arranges for debt and equity financing when needed.
  
  

Third Parties

• Participates in reviewing host brands agreements to ensure financial viability.
• Maintain banking relationships.
  
  

People

• Maintains and drives a professional, positive, innovative and inspiring work culture and assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality employees.
• Ensure the succession planning is in place by overseeing and managing the professional development and productivity of all staff members and making sure training per job level are taking place.
• Ensures performance management processes are in place and all grievances and disciplinary matters are dealt with in line with Company guidelines and local labor laws.
• Recommends the functional structure within the finance organization for HR and GM and Regional CFO approval.
• Recommends improvements to the HR processes (e.g. manpower planning, travel, salary administration…etc.)
  
  

What We’d Love For You To Have

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you dont already have, wed love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Master’s degree in finance or business administration – MBA.
• Certified in either Public Accountant, Management Accountant or Financial Accountant.
• 15 years’ experience in financial control or financial planning.
• Senior management position with proven track record.
• Financial Planning and Strategy.
• Managing Profitability.
• Strategic Planning.
• Quality Management and Process Improvement.
• Business and financial forecasting.
• Robust experience in feasibility studies planning and analysis.
• Developing Budgets.
• Ability to act as the spokesperson with superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Agility in decision-making.
• Proven ability in problem analysis, solving and rectification plans.
• Cooperatively work with others to produce and deliver required tasks and exercises collaborative teamwork.
  
  

We’ll Provide

• A competitive salary
• Benefits
  
  

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 10 working days.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASAs reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.

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