Senior Finance Manager / Head of Finance (Europe & Middle East)
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Senior Finance Manager / Head of Finance (Europe & Middle East)
Palomba General Trading LLC – Dubai
Palomba General Trading LLC, an international trading and business development company active in natural ingredients, botanical extracts, flavours, and solutions for the food, pharma, and cosmetic industries, is seeking a
Senior Finance Manager
with a strong strategic and operational mindset.
This role reports directly to the CEO and plays a key part in supporting the company’s growth across Europe and the Middle East.
Role Overview
The selected candidate will take full ownership of the company’s financial structure, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and strategic alignment with business expansion plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning: budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Oversee financial controlling and performance analysis (KPIs, margins, cost structure)
- Supervise accounting, financial reporting, and international compliance
- Manage relationships with banks, investors, and financial partners
- Structure trade finance operations and credit facilities
- Optimize international tax structures (EU / UAE / GCC)
- Support business development with financial insights, pricing strategies, and investment analysis
- Implement and improve ERP systems and financial processes
- Manage financial and currency risk exposure
- Coordinate internal teams and external advisors
Ideal Candidate Profile
- We are looking for a high-level professional with a hands-on and entrepreneurial approach:
- Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or international certifications are a plus)
- Minimum
- 10–15 years of experience
- in senior finance roles
- Background in
- food, pharma, cosmetic, or trading industries
- Strong knowledge of international accounting and multi-jurisdictional tax frameworks
- Proven experience in
Middle East / GCC markets
- is highly preferred
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
- Strong decision-making skills and results-oriented mindset
- Fluent in English (additional languages such as Arabic, Italian, or German are a strong advantage)
Compensation & Package
- Strategic leadership role with direct impact on company growth
- Highly international and dynamic environment
- **Salary range: EUR 120,000 – 200,000 per year**
- (depending on experience)
- Performance-based bonus
- Career progression towards Group CFO role
- Additional benefits may include relocation support, housing, and operational support
Application Requirements (MANDATORY)
- Applications without the following information will
- not be considered
- :
- Detailed motivation letter
- Proven track record with specific projects and achievements
- Industries and key clients managed
- Financial volumes and structures handled
- Current salary and salary expectations
- A concise financial development plan for
Why This Role Is Different
- This is not a standard finance position.
- We are looking for a true business partner capable of:
- Building a scalable financial structure
- Supporting international expansion
- Turning financial data into strategic business decisions
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