Global Director FP&A

Project Manager - Fitouts

Finance Controller

Talent Partner- Executive Search and Talent Pipelining

Role Description: <ul><li>We are partnering with a leading global manufacturing organization to appoint a Global Director, Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A).</li><li>Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving financial planning, business performance, commercial insights, and business intelligence across a global footprint.</li><li>The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting executive decision-making, leading FP&amp;A activities, enhancing business intelligence capabilities, and partnering with senior leadership to drive sustainable business growth.</li></ul> Responsibilities: Financial Planning &amp; Performance Management <ul><li>Lead the Groups annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.</li><li>Develop robust financial models and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to establish financial objectives, KPIs, and multi-year operating plans.</li><li>Deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.</li></ul> Executive Reporting &amp; Business Partnering <ul><li>Prepare executive-level financial reports and presentations for senior leadership, Board members, investors and lenders.</li><li>Lead monthly business performance reviews and provide actionable insights on financial performance, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Partner closely with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain and other functional teams to support business performance and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence decision-making across the organisation.</li></ul> Strategic Projects <ul><li>Support key strategic initiatives including M&amp;A, investments and corporate development projects.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis and scenario modelling to support investment decisions.</li><li>Contribute to organisation-wide strategic planning and transformation initiatives.</li></ul> Business Intelligence &amp; Finance Transformation <ul><li>Lead the Business Intelligence function and drive improvements in reporting, analytics and data accessibility.</li><li>Champion automation, AI-enabled reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across Finance.</li><li>Partner with IT and business stakeholders to improve data governance, reporting capabilities and financial systems.</li><li>Drive the adoption and optimisation of SAP and integrated reporting platforms.</li></ul> Leadership <ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners and Business Intelligence professionals.</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Build organisational capability across financial analysis, business partnering and digital finance.</li></ul> Requirements: Essential Experience <ul><li>Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Minimum 15 years of Finance experience with at least 10 years in senior leadership positions.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in Financial Planning &amp; Analysis within a multinational organisation.</li><li>Strong background in manufacturing finance, including standard costing.</li><li>Experience leading regional or global finance teams.</li><li>Proven experience in executive-level business partnering and stakeholder management.</li><li>Exposure to Board reporting, investor presentations and executive financial reporting.</li><li>Experience driving strategic finance initiatives and organisational performance improvements.</li></ul> Preferred Experience <ul><li>Business Intelligence leadership experience.</li><li>Finance transformation and process improvement experience.</li><li>Exposure to M&amp;A, investments or corporate development activities.</li><li>Experience working with SAP and modern reporting platforms such as Power BI.</li><li>Experience leading data governance, reporting automation or AI-enabled finance initiatives.</li></ul> Skills &amp; Competencies <ul><li>Strong commercial and business acumen.</li><li>Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively.</li><li>Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.</li><li>Proven leadership capabilities with experience developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Strong project management and change management skills.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>This person will be responsible for Business development &amp; Technical Specifications for Fitout product categories (Tile adhesives, Waterproofing, Resilient flooring &amp; Resin flooring) by working with both Fitout companies, Contractors &amp; Sub-contractors.</li><li>The ideal candidate should have experience in handling larger projects with Fitout cos / contractors &amp; should have worked with consultants for specifications. Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in construction chemicals industry with a strong technical background and business development. He/she should have effective communication and project management skills.</li><li>This role will report to VP-Sales &amp; Marketing (Fitout) in Dubai.</li></ul> Responsibilities:&nbsp; 1.Business Development <ul><li>Develop &amp; expand the fit-out and contractor customer base inline with the Business Plan.</li><li>Understand Industry standard &amp; methods and recommend appropriate products &amp; systems.</li><li>Translate market insights into actionable recommendations for product and service improvements.</li><li>Plan &amp; execute trainings &amp; product trials for customers as per their requirements.</li></ul> 2.Specification development: <ul><li>Collaborate with consultants to define clear and comprehensive technical product specification.</li><li>Review and refine consultant deliverables to ensure alignment with project goals for the fit-out companies and their sub-contractors.</li><li>Facilitate and undertake technical presentations with consultants.</li></ul> 3.Sales Management <ul><li>To deliver a profitable value &amp; volume growth across categories&nbsp;.</li><li>Ensure adherence to the commercial policy</li><li>Track &amp; manage multiple Projects through Project management tools with proper reviews and actions to improve.</li></ul> Requirements:	 Experience <ul><li>8–10+ years in construction chemicals/building materials.</li><li>Strong exposure to fit-out project sales and specification selling.</li><li>Experience handling large projects with fit-out contractors and consultants.</li><li>UAE market experience preferred.</li></ul> Technical Exposure (Must Have) <ul><li>Tile adhesives.</li><li>Waterproofing systems.</li><li>Flooring systems (resilient / resin / coatings).</li><li>Application methods and site troubleshooting.</li><li>Technical submittals and approvals.</li></ul> Skills &amp; Competencies <ul><li>Specification-led business development.</li><li>Project pipeline management.</li><li>Stakeholder management across consultants, contractors, applicators.</li><li>Technical presentation skills.</li><li>Commercial acumen.</li><li>Strong communication and coordination skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li></ul> Education <ul><li>Engineering degree (Civil / Chemical / Mechanical )</li></ul>

&nbsp;ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Financial Controller is responsible for the overall financial management of the manufacturing business as well as the regional office in the UAE. Leading a team of 4, the role focuses on business partnering, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, compliance, audit, tax and treasury functions. Financial Accounting &amp; Reporting • Lead the Finance team to deliver accurate and timely accounting and reporting • Ensure compliance with local regulations, IFRS and Group policies • Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes • Provide stakeholders with reports and response to information requests. Business Partnering • Be a strong business partner to the site management team, working closely to grow the business, increase profitability and cash and achieve the Group’s business objectives. • Support the General Manager in analyzing business results and drivers, preparing slides for business reviews with local management team and Group. • Support the Commercial team in securing business including fast turnaround for quotations, new customer set up, having efficient processes as well as collections. • Support the Operations team with analysis and valuable insights, cost and variance reports. Compliance &amp; Controls •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure compliance with local regulations and Group’s policies and procedures such as Code of Ethics, Know Your Customer/Supplier, trade compliance regulations with a high level of integrity •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Implement key controls in accordance with the Groups standards •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Evaluate business processes for efficiency and internal control improvement •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to identify risk and work with stakeholders to mitigate them •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Work with external and internal auditors to deliver desired outcomes Treasury &amp; Secretarial •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compliance with the Group’s Treasury policy •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide accurate cash-flow forecasting •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor and manage working capital, capex and cash •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee banking, insurance and company secretarial matters Cost Recharge &amp; Transfer Pricing •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversees financial operations for both the Dubai manufacturing site and regional office. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead the cost recharge process for global support activities, ensuring transparency and compliance with intercompany agreements. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collaborate with finance teams in Indonesia, Thailand, and Hungary to align cost allocation methodologies. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain robust transfer pricing documentation and ensure alignment with OECD guidelines. Tax Grant Compliance •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Act as the gatekeeper for business activities under the 0% tax grant, ensuring operations remain within approved scope. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor and document business transactions to demonstrate ongoing compliance with grant conditions. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liaise with legal and tax advisors to manage risks and respond to regulatory inquiries. Risk Management &amp; Governance •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conduct regular risk assessments across financial operations, including cost recharge, transfer pricing, AR, and banking. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proactively identify and escalate financial risks, and lead cross-functional resolution efforts. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and transparency. Strategic Collaboration •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Partner with global and regional finance teams to drive operational efficiency and financial integrity. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate knowledge sharing and process harmonization across sites. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Degree in Accounting •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;More than 15 years of experience with recent years as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing MNC •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hands on experience in costing and manufacturing finance, •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong working knowledge of accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, compliance, audit, tax and treasury functions. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Familiarity with IFRS and UAE regulations •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hands on experience reporting in Hyperion/Cognos •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong business partner to General Manager, Operations Manager and other functional heads •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills, strong drive for results, analytical, good organization and with the ability to work with different cultures and all levels of an organization. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proficiency in ERP systems - SAP and advanced Excel. •Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

About the client Our client is a global leader in talent solutions following a transformative partnership that creates a new market leader. With over three decades of trusted expertise and offices across the USA, UK, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong, they work with the worlds most influential and respected businesses on a truly global scale. They deliver research-driven talent mapping, pipelining, and executive search services to Fortune 500 and FTSE companies worldwide, utilising their cutting-edge talent intelligence capabilities to help organisations attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent across all markets. Role Purpose: <ul><li>The Talent Partner (Executive Search and Talent Pipelining) specialises in executive search to support leadership recruitment across our life sciences portfolio.</li><li>This role combines executive recruiting expertise with partnership skills to identify, attract, assess, and secure top tier talent.&nbsp;</li></ul> Responsibilities: Executive Search Recruiter: <ul><li>Partnering with TA teams and senior stakeholders to support comprehensive executive talent strategies aligned with business objectives and succession planning</li><li>Supporting complex executive search assignments for leadership positions</li><li>Building and maintaining executive talent pipelines</li></ul>&nbsp;Executive Candidate Experience: <ul><li>Delivering white-glove candidate experience throughout the executive search process from initial confidential outreach through successful placement</li><li>Conducting in-depth executive interviews focusing on leadership competencies, strategic thinking, and cultural alignment</li><li>Managing complex offer negotiations involving equity packages, executive compensation, and relocation requirements</li></ul>&nbsp;Search Process Excellence &amp; Market Intelligence: <ul><li>Executing comprehensive executive search methodologies including market mapping and competitive intelligence</li><li>Conducting advanced market research including industry analysis, compensation benchmarking, and talent landscape assessments</li><li>Developing comprehensive market reports and talent mapping studies for client presentations</li><li>Maintaining executive network and industry relationships for future search opportunities</li></ul> Requirements:&nbsp;Personal Attributes: <ul><li>Highest level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential executive information</li><li>Cultural sensitivity and global perspective for international searches</li><li>Resilience and adaptability in managing high-stakes, complex search assignments</li></ul>&nbsp;Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelors degree is a plus; MBA or advanced degree preferred, ideally with life sciences/pharmaceutical/biomedical or similar</li><li>Preferred experience within recruitment or professional environment</li><li>Life sciences industry knowledge or relevant experience preferred</li></ul>

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