Objective :
A luxury group of restaurants in Bahrain is seeking an experienced Chief Finance Officer. This role involves maintaining all standards, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate is an efficient, solutions-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has a passion for the F&B industry. This expanding luxury hospitality portfolio offers vibrant career opportunities for positive and energetic individuals.
Responsibilities :
- Drive the company's financial planning
- Perform risk management by analyzing liabilities and investments
- Decide on investment strategies considering cash and liquidity risks
- Control and evaluate fundraising plans and capital structure
- Ensure adequate cash flow for operations
- Supervise all finance personnel (controllers, treasurers, etc.)
- Manage vendor relationships
- Prepare reliable current and forecast reports
- Set up and oversee the company's finance IT systems
- Ensure legal and policy compliance
- Manage teams of financial controllers and analysts
- Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and government reports
- Compare sales and profit projections to actual figures and adjust budgets accordingly
- Review planning processes and suggest improvements
- Analyze operations to identify areas for reorganization or downsizing
- Coordinate planning with the President and other executives
- Study economic trends and their impact on future growth
- Identify opportunities for expansion into new product areas
- Oversee investment of funds and work with investment bankers for capital raising
Requirements and Skills :
Proven experience as CFO or in a similar finance leadership roleDeep knowledge of corporate financial law and risk managementExpertise in data analysis and forecasting methodsProficient in MS Office and financial management software (e.g., SAP)Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilitiesStrong leadership and organizational skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAnalytical mindset, comfortable with numbersCPA qualification is a strong advantageBSc / BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MSc / MBA preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr