Director of Finance - North Africa - FMCG

Michael Page (France); France; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading multinational skincare manufacturer is seeking a Director of Finance to manage financial operations in Cairo, Egypt, overseeing North Africa. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in financial management within the skincare sector, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English. The role offers a competitive local package along with benefits and bonuses.

Prestations

Competitive local package

Benefits and bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Director of Finance in multinationals.
• Proven track record in Consumer skincare sector, specifically in North Africa.
• Self-motivated individual with strong leadership skills.
• Excellent fluency in English.

Responsabilités

• Drive financial management for distribution facilities.
• Work with the executive team to implement financial strategies.
• Analyze and prepare financial forecasts.
• Conduct financial risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial policies.

Connaissances

Financial management

Leadership skills

Financial forecasting

Tax compliance

Risk assessment

Description du poste

Overview

• Multinational skincare manufacturer with operations in Africa
• Spearheading financials on distribution operations across North Africa

À propos de notre client

Our client is a leading manufacturer & distributor of consumer skincare products with a large presence in Egypt. Due to an expansion in their distribution markets, they are currently seeking a Director of Finance to drive their financial management and strategic development of their core business in Cairo, Egypt, while covering the entire North African region.

Description

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out the below duties:

• Driving financial management for two distribution facilities of North Africa, ensuring IFRS, local GAAP compliance's
• Effectively working with the executive team to drive growth in the business based on financial strategies
• Ability to work with the financial controlling team on identifying financial opportunities to increase market share
• Responsible for analyzing and preparing financial forecasts and cost optimization
• Able to conduct financial risk assessment reports
• Collaborating with internal & external auditing institutions, ensuring that tax regulations and financial compliance are in line with the group policies

Qualifications

You bring 10+ years of working experience as a Director of Finance with a proven track record working for multinationals in the Consumer skincare sector, covering North Africa is required. Previous experience working within the cosmetics or personal care industry is a bonus. Experience working in a Financial controlling role is preferred. Self-motivated individual who also has great leadership skills. Excellent fluency in English is required. This role will be based in Cairo, Egypt.

Benefits

Competitive local package + benefits and bonus