Financial Manager - Food Manufacturing

Location Baabda
Discipline: FMCG / Dairy / Hygenic Products, Industrial Manufacturing / Packaging
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Pia Saouma

Contact email: pia@businesslobby.net
Contact phone: +96181126644
Job ref: 45620
Published: about 18 hours ago

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

Responsibilities
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • 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.
Location
  • Baabda Area, Lebanon
Schedule
  •  Monday till Friday | 08:00 AM till 05:00 PM
Benefits
  • Basic Salary + Transportation + NSSF + Travel Expenses