Deputy General Manager of Finance – Multi‑Country Leadership (Relocation)

About the role

This senior finance leadership position oversees multi‑country finance operations, reporting, governance, transformation and shared services across the GCC and wider MENA region. Relocation is considered for candidates with retail consumer‑electronics experience in the GCC.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business planning and financial modelling across multiple countries and business units.
• Oversee group financial reporting, month‑end/year‑end closing, reconciliations, accruals, provisions and accounting governance.
• Manage finance operations delivered through an offshore Shared Service Center covering AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations and transaction processing.
• Drive finance transformation, process automation, digitisation, workflow improvements, system enhancements and standardisation.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, Zakat and other statutory regulations across relevant markets.
• Lead treasury activities, cash‑flow forecasting, working‑capital management, banking relationships and financial risk management.
• Manage internal and external audits, tax advisors, auditors, regulators and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Develop and lead multi‑country finance teams and Shared Service Center staff, fostering performance and operational excellence.

Required profile

• 16+ years of finance leadership experience, preferably in retail, distribution, e‑commerce or consumer‑electronics.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or CMA.
• Proven experience managing finance operations across several countries and leading transformation initiatives.

Required skills

• SAP

What we offer

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to lead finance functions in a dynamic, multi‑country environment.