Finance Operations Director

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Design and execute a robust finance operations strategy that supports Oman Food Capital s long-term vision, operational goals, and financial sustainability.
• Lead the continuous enhancement of financial governance, ensuring alignment with best practices, regulatory standards, and the evolving needs of the Portfolio and its subsidiaries.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to the CSFO, CEO, and Board, translating financial insights into actionable business and operational decisions.

Portfolio Budgeting and Capital Planning

• Direct the development, consolidation, and review of annual operating budgets, capex plans, and rolling forecasts across the holding company and subsidiaries.
• Present budget plans and performance updates to executive leadership and the Board, recommending course corrections and optimizations as needed.

Operational Finance Oversight

• Ensure effective financial operations across the Portfolio, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions, in coordination with subsidiary finance leads.
• Supervise the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of shared service frameworks, where applicable, to improve cost efficiency and standardize financial operations across the portfolio.

Cash Flow Management

• Direct short- and long-term cash flow planning to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational continuity and investment requirements.
• Establish clear processes for the allocation and use of portfolio financial resources.

Compliance, Control, and Risk Management

• Strengthen internal control systems to ensure the integrity of financial reporting, protection of assets, and compliance with tax and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee external and internal audit engagements, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and enhancement of financial control environments.
• Identify emerging financial and operational risks, implementing frameworks to mitigate exposure and enhance organizational resilience.

Performance Reporting and Portfolio Monitoring

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly and quarterly financial performance reports.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in financial performance across portfolio companies through regular monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Investments teams to evaluate business unit performance and support value creation initiatives.

Finance Team Leadership and Development

• Champion a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and ethical financial stewardship within the finance operations function.
• Mentor and coach finance professionals across the portfolio, supporting succession planning, technical upskilling, and leadership development.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with strategy, legal, HR, and operations teams to align financial operations with portfolio-wide priorities.

Additional Duties

• Undertake any other responsibilities or tasks as assigned by the management to support the strategic and operational objectives of Oman Food Capital.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in accounting/ finance from a recognized local or international university / college.
• Master s degree or professional certification is a Must (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA)

Experience:

• A minimum of 12 + years of experience in finance, with a strong emphasis on financial analysis, budget development, and financial reporting.
• The ability to take initiative, lead projects and drive results in collaboration with Cross functional teams.

Technical Competencies

• Accounting Principles and Standards
• Financial Planning and Forecasting
• Financial Analysis and Modelling
• Financial Risk Management
• General Ledger Accounting
• Cash Management and Banking Operations
• Tax Management
• Financial Reconciliations
• Budget Development and Controls
• Financial Reporting
• Report Management
• Policies And Procedures

Leadership/Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Collaboration
• Prioritization
• Nurturing Talent
• Drive and Resilience
• Leading Change
• External Context
• Impact and Influencing
• Decision Making
• Personal Development