Head of Finance - MENA, Lucy Electric MENA Regional Headquarters LLC, Riyadh, KSA

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Internal Job Title: Head of Finance, MENA Region

Business: Lucy Electric MENA Regional Headquarters LLC

Location: Riyadh
Job Reference No: 3235


Job Purpose

A member of MENA Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Leadership Team responsible for Finance activities in the designation region.


Job Context

Lucy Electric is a leader in secondary power distribution solutions with over 100 years’ industry experience. Specialising in high-performance medium voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications, we enable the safe and reliable distribution of energy to homes and businesses worldwide.

 

This role is created as part of Lucy Electric establishing its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia to be part of Kingdom’s vision 2030 delivery. You will report into Group Finance Director with day to day reporting to Regional General Manager & Director. Also will manage all regional businesses serving MENA region, excluding Lucy Switchgear factory based in Jabal Ali, FZE operating at the global level.


Job Dimensions

Lead the financial reporting and compliance activities for the region in accordance with the Group requirements and support the RHQ leadership team in operational performance reporting and analysis. Responsibility for financial Tax and Treasury compliance within the region, collaborating with FP&A, Tax and Treasury Teams in Group Finance.


Key Accountabilities

1. Financial Analysis and Reporting

•    Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of regional business units, including revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow.

•    Review and interpret financial data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement or concern.

•    Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.

•    Review/preparation of RHQ annual statutory accounts


2. Operational Performance Evaluation

•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant operational data and metrics.

•    Analyse performance indicators, such as sales and operational metrics, working capital management and key cost drivers.

•    Identify opportunities for operational optimization, cost reduction, and process improvement to enhance profitability and efficiency.


3. Financial Planning

•    Assist in the development of regional budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with regional management and finance teams.

•    Monitor and track actual financial performance against budgeted targets and provide regular updates to management.

•    Analyse budget variances, investigate discrepancies, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.

•    Review/preparation of RHQ annual budget and quarterly financial forecast.


4. Strategic decision support

•    Support top management in strategic decision-making by providing financial insights, scenario analysis, and feasibility studies.

•    Conduct financial modelling and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the potential impact of different business scenarios and investment opportunities.

•    Assist in the development of long-term financial plans and strategies for the regional business.


5. Compliance and Risk Management

•    Ensure compliance with group financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements within the region including compliance with international and country tax legislation.

•    Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial data and documentation as required.

•    Monitor and mitigate financial risks by identifying potential issues, conducting risk assessments, and implementing appropriate controls.


6. Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration

•    Prepare and present financial reports, analysis, and recommendations to senior management, group finance and key stakeholders.

•    Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to share best practices, ensure consistency in financial reporting, and support strategic initiatives.

•    Provide financial guidance and support to RHQ leadership team, fostering effective financial decision-making and accountability.

•    Maintain strong external relationships with auditors, bankers, tax advisors and country tax authorities.

•    Undertake business travel in the region or globally when required.

7. Development of Business Systems

•    Lead the operation and development of Microsoft D365 finance activities and work with the operations and supply chain team to improve operating efficiencies ensuring ongoing compliance.

•    Support the development of best practice and performance metrics.


8. Management of Finance department

•    Day to day staff management

•    Performance appraisals

•    Employee development


Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required/instructed in order to maintain and/or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided.


Qualifications, Experience & Skills

•    5 years’ accounting experience within a commercial and manufacturing business.

•    Previous accounting experience within an SME – manufacturing and commercial operations

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

•    Able to produce management reports with the ability to present the results in meetings.

•    Strong experience in the production of monthly management accounts to Senior Management teams.

•    IT literate proficient in MS Office software (incl. strong Excel skills) and Finance packages

•    Extensive experience in analysing data for decision making purposes and able to communicate the findings for all levels.

•    Ability to prioritise workload effectively.

•    Ability to document business procedures.


Behavioural Competencies

Inspires

•    Charismatic Leader able to influence others at all levels of the organisation.

•    Leads by example and inspires our people to do the right thing.

•    Articulates a clear vision for the future.

•    Empowers and trusts our people to come up with the right solutions,

Collaborates

•    Cooperates and works across the organisation to deliver the business results.

•    Encourages challenge to foster new ideas and ways of doing things.

•    Gets things done and makes it easy for others to do the same.

•    Builds authentic, effective working relationships.

Integrity

•    Values our culture and actively encourages sharing different points of view.

•    Is true to themselves and their own values, beliefs and convictions – takes time to grow continuously.

•    Has a positive can-do attitude.

Transparency

•    Communicates with clarity.

•    Openly encourages debate to achieve the best outcomes.

•    Open to giving and receiving feedback; identifies, coaches and develops future talent.


Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process in quick and easy. Apply today!
Department
Finance
Contract type
Full time
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
Competitive

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