Finance Leader & Business Partner - Kuwait

Arla Foods; Dubai; On-site; AED 532,000 - 887,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods Kuwait is seeking a Head of Finance to strengthen financial governance and drive performance management across the Kuwait business. You will lead the finance function, ensuring IFRS compliance and robust financial reporting while partnering with the local JV partner and Arla Foods Dubai.

You will own the JV financial statements, oversee monthly closes, manage working capital, and provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions across channels and customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance or Management Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in a finance/accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Own the JV financial statements (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow).
• Lead monthly closing and financial forecasting processes with accuracy and transparency.
• Ensure accurate reflection of Trade and Marketing investments within ERP systems.
• Develop profitability analyses and financial insights for better business decisions.
• Improve transparency of profitability across channels, customers and SKUs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance or Management Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Arla Foods Kuwait is seeking a Head of Finance to strengthen financial governance and drive performance management across the Kuwait business. You will lead the finance function, ensuring IFRS compliance and robust financial reporting while partnering with the local JV partner and Arla Foods Dubai.

You will own the JV financial statements, oversee monthly closes, manage working capital, and provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions across channels and customers.