Financial Manager - Food Manufacturing

Client of Business Lobby

A leading food manufacturing company in Lebanon, with international distribution, is looking for a Financial Manager to join their team in Lebanon.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, and auditing.
• Manage cash flow and financial risks.
• Implement cost-control strategies, especially for production and raw materials.
• Ensure compliance with Lebanese tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Develop financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
• Coordinate with external auditors and banks.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support long-term business planning and executive decision-making.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to track performance against budgets and operational targets.
• Monitor financial KPIs and develop dashboards to support management visibility and planning.
• Optimize working capital through improved inventory, receivables, and payables management.
• Oversee financial modeling and scenario analysis for new projects, investments, and expansion plans.
• Enhance internal financial systems and recommend process improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring proper training, development, and performance evaluation.
• Strengthen cross-department collaboration (production, supply chain, sales) to ensure financial alignment across operations.
• Review and approve major financial transactions, contracts, and supplier agreements from a financial perspective.
• Present financial updates and insights directly to senior management and the board when required.

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in managerial and similar Senior Finance roles.
• Strong experience in financial management, accounting operations, compliance, and auditing.
• Fluent in English.
• Demonstrated financial and accounting expertise.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Leadership skills with proven people management capabilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.