Finance Supply Chain Manager

Lead all finance and supply chain activities for the Kuwait operation, ensuring financial integrity and operational effectiveness. * Oversee the accuracy and completeness of financial records, reconciliations, and reporting processes. * Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in line with corporate reporting requirements. * Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate external audits to ensure compliance and timely completion. * Act as the key contact for external auditors, regulatory bodies, and relevant government authorities. * Design and implement a comprehensive internal control framework across finance and operational functions. * Establish and maintain strong governance structures, policies, and approval processes. * Ensure clear segregation of duties and compliance with delegated authority frameworks. * Strengthen expenditure controls and improve accountability across all payment and procurement activities. * Oversee payroll governance and ensure adherence to all relevant employment and payment regulations. * Conduct risk assessments and implement fraud prevention and detection measures. * Develop and manage short and long-term cash flow forecasting processes. * Drive working capital improvement initiatives across receivables, payables, and inventory. * Manage banking relationships, treasury activities, and payment authorization controls. * Monitor foreign exchange exposure and proactively address liquidity risks. * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning cycles. * Deliver meaningful financial analysis and performance insights to support decision making. * Evaluate profitability by product, channel, customer, and market segment. * Support pricing strategies, portfolio decisions, investment evaluations, and commercial initiatives. * Partner closely with senior leadership to drive business performance while maintaining strong governance standards. * Own the demand planning and supply planning process to ensure optimal inventory availability. * Oversee procurement activities including supplier selection, contract management, and performance monitoring. * Manage warehousing operations, inventory accuracy, stock controls, and waste reduction initiatives. * Oversee distribution performance, service levels, and delivery cost optimization. * Build organizational capability and ensure critical processes are fully documented and sustainable.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. * ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification. * 10+ years of finance experience. * Strong background within F&B or FMCG industries. * Experience in a senior finance leadership role with full business responsibility. * Proven track record in financial controls, governance, and risk management. * Experience managing cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities. * Hands-on exposure to supply chain operations, including procurement and logistics. * GCC experience, ideally with exposure to Kuwait. * Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills. * Fluent English required. Arabic is an advantage. * Open to relocation to Kuwait.

What's on Offer * Senior leadership role with broad business responsibility * Opportunity to influence strategy and business performance * Exposure to both finance and supply chain functions * Highly visible position supporting business transformation * Dynamic and fast-paced consumer sector environment * Strong opportunities for professional growth and impact