ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a leading European manufacturing company specializing in custom-engineered, environmentally responsible solutions for complex technical applications. Renowned for its deep industry expertise and flexible engineering capabilities, the company develops high-quality systems tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients across various sectors. With a well established and forward-looking joint venture in the Middle East, the organization is entering a new phase of regional growth, bringing its sustainable technologies to one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving markets worldwide. 

We are seeking a highly accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (m/f/d) to join the executive leadership team in Dubai. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic direction and oversight across Finance, HR, General Administration, and IT functions. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, the CFO will play a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity, enhancing operational performance, and driving sustainable growth throughout the Middle East region.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and execution of robust financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term objectives
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management with full accountability
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory frameworks and international accounting standards (IFRS)
• Manage risk, internal controls, audits, and treasury functions, including capital raising and investment strategies
• Establish and maintain strong banking relationships, securing optimal financing solutions
• Provide strategic insights to the CEO and Board regarding financial performance, market trends and expansion opportunities
• Define and implement HR strategies focusing on talent acquisition, development, retention and succession planning
• Ensure full compliance with UAE labor law and implementation of HR best practices
• Oversee compensation frameworks, performance management systems and employee engagement initiatives
• Champion a high-performance culture grounded in inclusion, collaboration and continuous learning
• Lead administrative operations to ensure cost-effectiveness, service quality and policy compliance
• Supervise procurement, facilities management, and corporate services with a focus on operational efficiency
• Design and implement administrative policies and corporate governance standards
• Develop and lead IT strategies that support innovation and digital transformation
• Oversee cybersecurity, infrastructure and data privacy in accordance with UAE and global regulations
• Drive the adoption of advanced technologies to streamline business operations and enable growth

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; MBA or Master’s degree preferred
• Recognized professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA are highly advantageous
• A minimum of 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in financial management, ideally within the UAE or wider GCC region
• Demonstrated expertise in HR, administration, and IT governance within a complex organizational environment
• In-depth understanding of UAE corporate law, taxation, and employment regulations
• Visionary leadership with a strong strategic and commercial mindset
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multidisciplinary departments
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Lead by example with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach, offer strong operational involvement where needed
• High proficiency in ERP systems, financial software, and digital technologies
• Change agent with a track record of driving organizational transformation and innovation

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

For our world-leading client, an international producer of packaging solutions, we are seeking a Procurement Manager. Our client is a global market leader in its segment and continually develops new product innovations. As an employer, our client values diversity, driving innovation and change, global connectivity, with a unique team spirit and culture. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy and implementing procurement initiatives for colors and additives. You will report directly to the Cluster Procurement Director. This role is pivotal in driving cost efficiency, market analysis, supplier innovation, and sustainable procurement practices. This is a highly strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value across the supply chain. The Procuremet Manager will collaborate with regional stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with the global procurement organization’s goals. Primary regions in scope will be Asia Pacific, CIS, India, Africa, Middle East and Turkey. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Identify, develop, and implement sourcing strategies for colors and additives in Asia and Africa, aligning with global procurement goals
• Conduct market analysis to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks in the supply chain
• Collaborate with procurement teams across countries, regions, and globally to align initiatives and leverage synergies
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and selection for strategic sourcing of colors and additives
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms and policy compliance
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to foster innovation, sustainability, and performance
• Conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers and identify improvement opportunities
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and performance standards
• Monitor and analyze category spend, reporting insights to the Cluster Procurement Director
• Identify value-adding opportunities through alternative materials or technologies
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials to meet production and business needs
• Proactively manage risks related to supply continuity, regulations, and market changes
• Work with logistics and supply chain teams to optimize inventory and delivery
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, operations, finance, and logistics, for strategic alignment
• Serve as a category expert, offering insights and advice to internal teams
• Support sustainability efforts by integrating ESG principles into procurement practices

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

For our world-leading client, an international producer in packaging solutions, we are searching for a Procurement Manager. Our client is a global market leader in its segment and continually develops new product innovations. As an employer, our client values diversity, driving innovation and change, global connectivity, with a unique team spirit and culture. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy and implementing procurement initiatives for the secondary packaging category. You will report directly to the Cluster Procurement Director. This role is pivotal in driving cost efficiency, market analysis, supplier innovation, and sustainable procurement practices. This is a highly strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value across the supply chain. The Category Manager will collaborate with regional stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with the global procurement organization’s goals. Primary regions in scope will be Asia Pacific, CIS, India, Africa, Middle East and Turkey. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in Asia and Africa for corrugated packaging, foils, and pallets aligned with global goals
• Analyze 2nd packaging supply chain trends, risks, and opportunities
• Align category initiatives across country, regional, and global procurement teams
• Lead sourcing initiatives to identify and evaluate suppliers for packaging categories
• Negotiate contracts, ensuring favorable terms, quality, and compliance
• Build strong supplier relationships to foster innovation, sustainability, and improvement
• Conduct regular supplier reviews to address issues and drive performance
• Drive cost reduction while maintaining quality and performance
• Monitor and report on category spend to Procurement Director
• Identify value-adding solutions like alternative materials and new tech
• Ensure a continuous supply of materials across the Americas cluster
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply, compliance, and market shifts
• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain for optimal inventory and delivery
• Align procurement strategies with sales, operations, finance, and logistics
• Serve as category expert and advisor to internal teams
• Integrate ESG principles into procurement to support sustainability goals

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

For our world-leading client, an international producer in packaging solutions, we are searching for a Business Analyst. Our client is a global market leader in their segment and grows product innovations continuously. As an employer, our client values diversity, driving innovation and change, global connectivity, with a unique team spirit and culture. As a Business Analyst, you act as the right hand of the Cluster Procurement Director by providing strategic and operational transparency over procurement performance across all clusters and regions. The role bridges procurement, finance, and analytics to enable data-driven decision-making. It includes responsibility for procurement, controlling, reporting, spend analysis, performance monitoring, and supporting strategic initiatives.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Design and maintain procurement KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports across clusters, regions, and categories
• Provide monthly and quarterly reporting to the Global Director (spend, savings, payment terms, supplier base, budget adherence)
• Act as the central source for procurement data and reporting
• Lead global spend analysis, supplier segmentation, and cost breakdowns
• Track, validate, and report savings in coordination with Finance
• Support procurement target setting and budget planning
• Deliver insights for strategy development, sourcing decisions, and financial impact assessments
• Ensure data quality and alignment with ERP/BI systems (e.g., MS Dynamics D365, Power BI)
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Digital teams on reporting systems
• Support global procurement initiatives, project tracking, and audit preparation
• Interface with Procurement Directors, Regional Leads, Category Managers, Finance, IT, and Audit teams

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences: