تنفيذي عمليات مالية

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Executive - Finance Operations to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys working closely with suppliers, banks, buying teams, and key stakeholders across the business.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in finance operations, trade finance, supplier payments, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. You will play a critical role in ensuring smooth financial operations, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the business through insightful analysis and reporting.

This role responsibilities including supplier payments, receivables, Letters of Credit (LC), stakeholder coordination, and financial operations support.

Responsibilities

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

Finance Operations & Trade Finance:

• Manage end-to-end financial operations including supplier payments, receivables, reconciliations, and banking activities.
• Coordinate and manage Letters of Credit (LCs), including issuance, renewals, amendments, and closures.
• Liaise with suppliers, banks, buyers, and finance teams to ensure timely processing of payments and financial transactions.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, advances, credit notes, and supplier settlements.
• Support the optimization of payment terms and working capital management initiatives.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare accurate financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models and reporting tools.
• Create insightful Power BI reports and visualizations to support decision-making.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a key point of contact for suppliers, brands, buyers, banking partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships to ensure timely resolution of financial and operational issues.
• Collaborate with Buying, Planning, Logistics, Treasury, and Shared Services teams.

Controls & Compliance:

• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Manage financial documentation, supplier agreements, banking records, and supporting documents.
• Support internal and external audits through accurate record keeping and timely information sharing.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives and recommend best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and business updates for management review.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Finance, MBA Finance, CIMA, or equivalent qualification is advantageous.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Finance Operations, Trade Finance, Accounts Payable, Commercial Finance, or Supply Chain Finance.
• Retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, distribution, or consumer goods experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel expertise including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • Power Query
  • XLOOKUP
  • INDEX/MATCH
  • SUMIFS
  • Financial modelling
  • Dashboard creation
  • Data analysis
• Strong Power BI reporting and visualization skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing retail organization.
• Work with leading international brands and stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to commercial finance, trade finance, and business operations.
• Opportunity to contribute to process transformation and business growth.
• Collaborative culture with strong learning and career development opportunities.

Apply Now

If you are a finance professional who enjoys working with data, driving operational excellence, and partnering with stakeholders across a dynamic retail business, we'd love to hear from you.