INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Job Description : INTERNATIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR OUT OF DUBAI UAE well-established multinational manufacturing organisation operating across multiple international markets. The business is part of a global group with a strong footprint in emerging economies, supplying essential products to both domestic and export markets, and continuing to invest in long-term regional growth. · Act as a strategic finance partner to the Country GM, contributing to the development and execution of country strategy and five-year business plans · Translate strategic objectives into clear financial plans supported by data-driven analysis and benchmarking · Lead end-to-end financial management including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, statutory reporting, and group reporting in line with global timelines · Own the monthly close process, financial commentary, and performance reviews, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions · Establish and maintain a strong financial control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with local statutory and group requirements · Oversee all accounting, tax, treasury, funding, and cash flow management activities, including working capital optimisation · Provide detailed cost analysis across manufacturing and supply chain operations, identifying efficiency and margin improvement opportunities · Support commercial decision-making through pricing analysis, market insights, and competitor evaluation · Lead capital expenditure planning, investment appraisals, and funding discussions with senior stakeholders and the board · Manage banking relationships and oversee foreign exchange exposure and risk management · Act as the key point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings and continuous improvement · Serve as Compliance Officer for Pakistan, embedding governance, risk management, and anti-bribery frameworks across the organisation · Lead, develop, and mentor finance and IT teams, building capability to support both current operations and future growth · Drive a high-performance culture, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration across functions · Represent finance as a key member of the Pakistan leadership team and engage effectively with regional and global stakeholders · Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) · Mandatory background in manufacturing environments · Mandatory experience within multinational organisations · 10 to 15 years' experience at Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or equivalent senior leadership level · Strong knowledge of IFRS, local statutory reporting, tax, and compliance requirements · Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision-making at country and regional level · Strong commercial acumen with the ability to move beyond reporting into forward-looking insight · Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading change in complex operational environments · Willingness and commitment to work on-site in Lahore, Pakistan

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