Finance Director; UAE National

Role Overview

The Finance Director is responsible for leading the organisation’s financial strategy, governance, and long-term financial performance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role oversees Finance, Audit & Cash, and Procurement functions within a complex, KPI-driven operating environment. The organisation values inclusive leadership, collaborative decision-making, and visible role‑model leadership for the development of high‑potential national talent, and actively supports leadership representation that reflects the diversity of the community it serves.

Lead financial strategy, planning, and performance management. Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and senior leadership on financial, commercial, and risk matters. Partner closely with the executive team to support strategic initiatives, business planning, and investment decisions.

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modelling. Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and recommend sustainable improvement actions. Support revenue optimisation and cost efficiency initiatives.

Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and internal governance standards. Lead internal and external audit processes and oversee financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools.

Lead and develop Finance, Audit & Cash, and Procurement functions. Oversee cash flow management, banking facilities, and liquidity planning. Provide commercial oversight on contracts, vendors, and service providers, supporting negotiations from a financial and risk perspective.

Provide clear, proactive financial insights and reporting to senior leadership and governing bodies. Act as a collaborative business partner across functions and manage finance‑related engagement with external stakeholders as required.

Lead, mentor, and develop multi‑disciplinary teams across finance‑related functions. Promote accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous professional development, with a strong focus on retaining and growing high‑potential national talent.

Managing financial performance and recovery within a structured, KPI‑driven environment while ensuring long‑term financial sustainability.

Strong expertise in financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Solid understanding of IFRS, tax compliance, risk management, and cost control. Experience with ERP systems, financial modelling, and data analysis tools.

Strategic thinker with sound judgement and balanced decision‑making. Clear communicator able to translate complex financial matters for non‑financial stakeholders. Trusted, credible leader with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. High ethical standards and a collaborative leadership style.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred. Master’s degree desirable. Minimum 15 years of finance experience within large, international or complex organisations, including senior financial operations and leadership roles. Exposure to corporate governance, financial control, audit, and contract management. Experience managing support functions such as Procurement and IT in complex environments.

Fluent in English. UAE National.

Job location:

One Central the office 4, 9th floor 2000 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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