Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership: Oversee comprehensive financial operations encompassing budgeting, advanced forecasting, cash flow management, and multi-currency reporting. Cost & Margin Optimization: Lead aggressive cost-control initiatives specific to manufacturing and building materials, ensuring maximum resource efficiency and operational profitability. Board-Level Reporting: Prepare and present robust monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to senior stakeholders and the Board of Directors. Governance & Compliance: Establish ironclad internal controls, ensuring the absolute integrity of financial statements in alignment with international accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP). Team Development: Mentor, manage, and scale a high-performing finance department, cultivating a culture of accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor s degree in Finance or Accounting. A Master s degree is highly preferred. Mandatory Certifications: US CPA, ACCA, or an Indian CA combined with verified international reporting credentials. Experience: 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably within the Building Materials, Heavy Manufacturing, or Construction sectors. Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and elite-level financial modeling skills. Expat Readiness: Willingness to relocate to Kuwait. Prior GCC experience (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.) is highly advantageous but not strictly required for the right candidate.