Chief Financial Officer

Industries: Fragrance and Packaging (Perfume & Cosmetics Industry)

About Us

At Identiscents, a well-established French-founded business, we focus on sourcing, distributing, and customizing packaging solutions and fine fragrances for the perfumery, beauty, personal care, and home care industries. With almost three decades of experience, we have delivered more than 1,000 global brands. Our team of experts, dedication to fostering strong partnerships with suppliers allows us to stay flexible, sustainable, and responsive to the changing market landscape.

Serving major brands in the GCC, the company has an extensive network of clients across GCC countries, Asia, and Europe, and continues to grow its presence globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic CFO to lead financial planning, analysis, and control across the fragrance and packaging divisions. The CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risk, and driving sustainable growth. As a key member of the leadership team, this role partners closely with business heads and senior management to support informed decision-making and optimize overall financial performance.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking, with strong business acumen, leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to align financial operations with long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the development and execution of annual budgets, long-term financial forecasts, and business plans.

• Align financial strategy with business goals, ensuring strong cost control, profitability, and investment planning.

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses.

• Analyze financial performance against KPIs and provide actionable insights to support commercial decisions.

• Present financial updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure operational liquidity and financial stability.

• Oversee treasury functions, including banking relationships, payment cycles, and investment strategies.

• Optimize working capital by closely managing receivables, payables, and inventory impact.

• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting standards (e.g., IFRS).

• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal consultants for audits and regulatory matters.

• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.

• Partner with procurement, operations, and sales to monitor product cost structures and optimize margins.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools, and internal control frameworks.

• Lead and mentor the finance team across accounting, reporting, and planning functions.

• Foster a performance-driven culture and build financial capabilities across the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Mandatory Expertise:

• Proven experience in leading finance departments in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, or beauty/cosmetics industries.

• Strong command of financial strategy, analysis, controls, and reporting in a mid-sized or multinational environment.

• Minimum of 1012 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in trading environment.

• Experience managing cross-border financial operations, group consolidations, and multi-currency environments.

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or CMA are mandatory.

• MBA or advanced business/finance degree is an advantage.

• Deep understanding of accounting standards (IFRS), financial controls, and regulatory frameworks.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and financial planning tools.

• Strong analytical skills and business insight to drive commercial and strategic decisions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• High integrity and ethical standards in managing company resources and reporting.

• Experience in supply chain finance and working closely with procurement, logistics, and operations.

• Familiarity with transfer pricing regulations, intercompany accounting, and tax structuring.

• Previous experience in implementing or upgrading financial ERP systems.

Key Competencies

• Ability to align financial goals with long-term business objectives.

• Proven success in building, managing, and mentoring high-performing finance teams.

• Strong ability to support commercial functions and influence decision-making.

• Deep financial insight and the ability to identify and resolve complex business challenges.

• Commitment to transparency, governance, and internal control excellence.

• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.

• Comfort in fast-paced, evolving environments, with a hands-on, solution-focused mindset.

• Skilled in working across departments to drive alignment and financial discipline.

Join a Team That Values You, Energizes You, and Grows With You!

Attractive Benefits & Security: Enjoy a top-tier compensation package with comprehensive insuranceyour well-being and future are fully supported here.

Vibrant & Supportive Culture: Join a workplace where energy, teamwork, and genuine care for each person make every day engaging and meaningful.

Be Part of Success: Grow your career in a company thats not just expanding, but leading the wayyour impact will be seen and celebrated as we move forward together.