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Education : Bachelors Degree Experience : 10+ Years Skills : ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS -Bachelors degree in accounting/ finance and a professional accounting qualification i.e. ACCA, CA, CMA, CPA -At least 15 years experience -8 years at Managerial level (CFO, Finance Director or Group Controller level - department, business unit; division; subsidiary; company; etc) -Experienced within an extensive multi site environment where you have worked both at unit level in the field as well at Corporate level -Must have extensive Auto Dealer hands on experience -Must have strong understanding of complex, large inventory, widely dispersed supply chain (including Service & Parts)/ logistics situations with customer focus (internal and external) in fast growing, fast changing situations -Arabic speaker ideal but not mandatory. Would consider candidates with Middle East or other countries experience as long as they have the rest of the required experience -Thoroughly conversant with consolidations and accounting -Past organizations should be large and complex preferably with matrix organizational structures -Should have managed the Finance for at least 25,000 units per year -Should have solid ERP experience SAP, Auto Line, Kerridge, Oracle preferred -Should have very strong English communication skills KEY SKILLS -Outstanding leadership skills coupled with high energy, integrity and passion - An inspiring leader with enthusiasm, focus and drive -Will have a collaborative management style with a strong sense of humour -Will posses outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels -Cultural awareness and business sensitivity will be essential. -Firm view on matters but tactical in approach with ability of modifying approach based on who he is communicating with BENEFITS -Salary should be used as a guide only and will reflect experience levels and interview performance -Salary Range: Up to 35,000 - 43,000 SAR per month Basic -In addition to this: Housing (25% of basic) + Transport (10% of basic) -Full range of additional Benefits including: annual family trip to home country, medical, school fees etc -Bonus Structure- 3 months basic salary based on targets KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -Together with the Corporate Group COO & CFO, plan and implement financing, legal and business organizational strategies to ensure the Auto Groups growth is financed and structured in an optimal fashion - Support the Management Team to drive cultural change throughout as required to execute agreed upon business strategy -Develop/ evolve strategic plans for the Auto Groups financial organization -Drive the Budgeting & Balanced Scorecard processes with the business units. Ensure that these processes are used as key tools and progress measuring barometers to support business performance. -Timely and meaningful monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting in the level of detail required by each internal and external user group. Driving to ensure once taken, key decisions/ actions are executed -Support the decision-making process by providing meaningful ad hoc analysis and by providing financial perspective on all commercial decisions -Drive effective cash flow management. Focus areas will include: capital efficiency management (working capital minimization and control; capex financial control management; capital employed barometers and strategies (with Corporate Group CFO) -As required, liaise with the internal and external stakeholders including business heads, government agencies, suppliers, lawyers, insurance companies, consultants & advisors, internal auditors, external auditors -Identify financial and business risk areas and leading actions to mitigate these risks. Focus areas will include but not be limited to: -Driving internal control standards, procedures, practices consistent with business needs as required by the business and by other interested parties (management; government; internal & external auditors) -Motors specific financial and accounting guidelines as required (including Credit, Cost Management, Transfer Cost, CAPEX, Accounting, Risk Management) as well as ensuring their consistency across business units -Ensure adequate insurance coverage and maximizing claim recovery -Ensuring effective compliance with policies and procedures -Ensuring adequate legal review policies of all contracts are in place and functioning -Participating in negotiations and reviews of all key contracts before finalization -Ensuring that all matters pertaining to any applicable taxation (i.e. Zakat; withholding taxes; etc) including planning, payment , legal matters/ arbitration are being done in a proper, optimal and timely manner -Ensuring significant foreign exchange exposures are properly hedged -Work towards a Shared Services concept at Motors Group level -Working with business unit finance teams to support their business; actively mentor and develop the team members. |