Director – Finance

Job Description

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita’s, and McCain.

Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives on shaping business strategy and driving performance?

We are looking for an experienced Director – Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across a diversified business portfolio. This is an opportunity to partner with senior executives, influence key business decisions, and help drive sustainable growth through financial excellence.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning.
• Drive business performance through insightful financial analysis, KPI management, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Optimize capital allocation, cash flow, and investment decisions.
• Strengthen financial governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Partner closely with senior business leaders to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead financial transformation initiatives, leveraging automation and digital solutions to improve efficiency.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone who has

• 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience leading finance within a large, multi-business organization or retail/FMCG environment.
• Strong commercial finance and business partnering capabilities.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence executive leadership.
• Experience driving finance transformation, process improvement, or automation initiatives.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or MBA is highly preferred.

Why Join GMG?

At GMG, we’re dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better – for our team, our consumers, and our communities.

If you’re seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.