Senior Manager Finance - GE Oil & Gas - Jebel Ali

Essential Responsibilities

In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy while partnering with the Operations/Sales team. You will also be responsible in managing the wing-to-wing financial aspects of the business portfolio with the aim of growing the presence in the countries covered.

• Serve as a business partner to the operating team to drive business initiatives, growth, and profitability


• Provide financial leadership to achieve the goals and objectives of the business in the sub-region


• Partner with management and tier 2 P&L leaders to develop bigger presence in the countries, actively playing part in commercial discussion and strategy building.


• Partner with technical/business leaders and staff to drive operating performance and act as champion for cost optimization, productivity, inventory accuracy & utilization, as well as in-country operating compliance internally and externally


• Drive regional margin expansion and support operations to achieve quarterly convertible orders


• Drive regional CFOA and cash initiatives and responsible for Past Dues reductions and collections


• ERP and system management to ensure financial visibility at Geo Market, region and HQ level


• Accountability for monthly financial closures to track P&L progress per quarter


• Participating in strategy and financial outlook and presenting GEO market during BPR and other reviews


• Establish operating forecasts and plans, including analyzing, reporting and maintaining financial operations in support of operational activities, goals and targets·


• Drive the planning cycles of the business and ensure accuracy and timeliness of plans.


• See through to completion of the operating plans and business objectives, taking ownership partnering with business leaders.


• Provide insights to the leadership team on the business activities in sub-regions, being the focal point to communicate and drive actions on financial related matters


• Work with cross-functional team (warehouse, engineering, sourcing, operations etc) to drive

productivity & controllership

• Own the P&L and Balance Sheet of the sub-region, ensuring that risks are identified and mitigated.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related areas

At least 10 additional years of experience in a progressive finance position

Desired Characteristics

Candidate with experience in managing P&L is preferable

Clear thinking, pragmatic and adapt quickly to changing environment and requirement

Able to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial, possess analytical mindset

Demonstrated team leadership ability

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills