Candidzone is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for an FMCG/Consumer Goods organization in Qatar. The ideal candidate must hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and have strong financial leadership experience, preferably within the FMCG industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and long-term business planning.
• Oversee financial reporting, management accounts, and statutory financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and liquidity.
• Monitor FMCG-specific financial areas, including inventory, distribution costs, trade promotions, pricing, and profit margins.
• Analyze product profitability, operating expenses, and overall business performance.
• Establish effective internal controls and risk-management systems.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Lead annual audits and manage relationships with banks, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Oversee treasury, financing, and banking activities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial efficiency.
• Develop financial KPIs and performance dashboards for senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Support business expansion, investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide accurate and timely financial insights to the CEO and senior management.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Previous experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, or in a similar senior finance leadership role.
• Strong FMCG industry knowledge, including distribution, inventory, pricing, margins, and trade promotions.
• Excellent expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial controls.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation, auditing, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.