Job Description

  • Lead transformation across finance and supply chain
  • Shape business performance and strategic decision-making

About Our Client

Our client is a leading consumer-focused organisation operating within the Food & Beverage sector across the GCC. With a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans, the business is focused on enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening governance, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

Job Description

  • Lead all finance and supply chain activities for the Kuwait operation, ensuring financial integrity and operational effectiveness.
  • Oversee the accuracy and completeness of financial records, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in line with corporate reporting requirements.
  • Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate external audits to ensure compliance and timely completion.
  • Act as the key contact for external auditors, regulatory bodies, and relevant government authorities.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive internal control framework across finance and operational functions.
  • Establish and maintain strong governance structures, policies, and approval processes.
  • Ensure clear segregation of duties and compliance with delegated authority frameworks.
  • Strengthen expenditure controls and improve accountability across all payment and procurement activities.
  • Oversee payroll governance and ensure adherence to all relevant employment and payment regulations.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement fraud prevention and detection measures.
  • Develop and manage short and long-term cash flow forecasting processes.
  • Drive working capital improvement initiatives across receivables, payables, and inventory.
  • Manage banking relationships, treasury activities, and payment authorization controls.
  • Monitor foreign exchange exposure and proactively address liquidity risks.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning cycles.
  • Deliver meaningful financial analysis and performance insights to support decision making.
  • Evaluate profitability by product, channel, customer, and market segment.
  • Support pricing strategies, portfolio decisions, investment evaluations, and commercial initiatives.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to drive business performance while maintaining strong governance standards.
  • Own the demand planning and supply planning process to ensure optimal inventory availability.
  • Oversee procurement activities including supplier selection, contract management, and performance monitoring.
  • Manage warehousing operations, inventory accuracy, stock controls, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Oversee distribution performance, service levels, and delivery cost optimization.
  • Build organizational capability and ensure critical processes are fully documented and sustainable.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • 10+ years of finance experience.
  • Strong background within F&B or FMCG industries.
  • Experience in a senior finance leadership role with full business responsibility.
  • Proven track record in financial controls, governance, and risk management.
  • Experience managing cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities.
  • Hands-on exposure to supply chain operations, including procurement and logistics.
  • GCC experience, ideally with exposure to Kuwait.
  • Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent English required. Arabic is an advantage.
  • Open to relocation to Kuwait.

What's On Offer

  • Senior leadership role with broad business responsibility
  • Opportunity to influence strategy and business performance
  • Exposure to both finance and supply chain functions
  • Highly visible position supporting business transformation
  • Dynamic and fast-paced consumer sector environment
  • Strong opportunities for professional growth and impact

Contact: Cheyenne Coutinho

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7099826


Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
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