A leading regional group in oriental perfumes retail is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the group's full finance operations and play a central role in shaping its financial and strategic future. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious finance leader with deep retail operational experience, ready to step into a CFO role within two/three years through a structured development plan. Key Responsibilities
Lead the full accounting cycle, monthly close, and IFRS-compliant reporting.
Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis at branch and SKU level.
Manage tax compliance (VAT, WHT, Corporate Tax, Zakat, Transfer Pricing).
Oversee external (Big 4) and internal audits and close material findings.
Drive cash flow management, working capital optimization, and banking relationships.
Own Oracle ERP operations and lead finance automation initiatives.
Manage costing, inventory valuation, and shrinkage controls for high-value SKUs.
Lead a multi-site finance team (15 30 members).
Deliver executive reporting to the Board and Audit Committee.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's in Accounting / Finance (Master's is a plus).
CPA / ACCA / CMA (at least one active).
12 15 years of experience, including 5+ in senior finance leadership.
Minimum 7 years in multi-branch Retail (50+ stores).
Deep hands-on Oracle ERP experience (Fusion Cloud or EBS R12) 5+ years.
Documented involvement in Oracle Implementation / Migration / Optimization.
Strong IFRS command especially IFRS 15, 16 and IAS 2, 36.
Full fluency in Arabic and English.
Experience in perfumes / beauty / luxury retail / premium FMCG.
Oracle Financials Certification.
Prior exposure to Board or Audit Committee.
M&A or IPO readiness experience.
A leader who thrives in an environment requiring restructuring not one seeking a mature setup.
Analytical, decisive, and effective under pressure.
Strong executive presence with shareholder-facing capability.
Genuine ambition to step into a CFO role within two years.