Director - Finance & Procurement

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance and procurement departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supplier performance.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory standards in finance and procurement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and procurement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and financial partners.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for finance and procurement teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support project delivery and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of combined experience in finance and procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing finance and procurement strategies within large-scale projects or organizations.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, procurement best practices, and contract management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• Proficiency with financial and procurement software and tools.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Benefits