We are looking for a skilled financial leader to join our team at Cake Group.As a financial leader, you will contribute to shaping the financial strategy and ensuring operational efficiency across all our branches. Your role will revolve around the following tasks:
- Strategic Financial Planning: Developing and implementing financial plans that support branch expansion and improve profitability.
- Food Cost Management: Monitoring and analyzing sales costs, waste ratios, and inventory to ensure targeted profit margins are achieved.
- Financial Reporting: Overseeing the preparation of periodic financial statements in accordance with international standards (IFRS).
- Budget and Cash Flow Management: Preparing branch budgets, monitoring actual performance, and ensuring liquidity for operations and suppliers.
- Compliance and Control: Ensuring compliance with tax and zakat regulations and coordinating external audits.
- Investment and Risk Analysis: Conducting feasibility studies for opening new branches and evaluating return on investment models (NPV & IRR).
- Team and Relationship Management: Leading the finance team and developing relationships with banks and key suppliers.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's is a plus).
- Professional certifications such as CMA, CPA, or SOCPA are preferred.
- Experience of 7 to 10 years, including at least 3 years in the restaurant or retail sector.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics.
- High analytical ability, team leadership skills, and effective communication with senior management.