Head of Finance

Location: Dubai
Salary: Based on experience
Job Code: 326/001/432
Industry: Management Consulting

Job Brief:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead the organization's financial function, ensuring excellence in financial operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and governance. The role is responsible for driving financial planning, overseeing risk management, strengthening financial controls, and providing data-driven insights to support key business decisions and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, sound commercial acumen, and extensive experience in financial management, reporting, treasury, compliance, and strategic planning. This Head of Finance Job in Dubai offers an excellent opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organization.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
  • Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to improve business performance.
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, tax requirements, and internal financial policies.
  • Lead external and internal audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, banking relationships, and treasury activities.
  • Assess investment opportunities, financial risks, and cost-optimization strategies to support sustainable business growth.
  • Strengthen financial controls, enhance governance frameworks, and improve accounting processes.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and development opportunities to the finance team while ensuring accuracy, accountability, and timely reporting.
  • Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, business case preparation, scenario analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and maintain effective internal control systems.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent will be preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
  • Experience managing audits, compliance activities, and financial governance processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and financial software such as Zoho, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
  • Experience in preparing financial models, forecasts, and business performance reports.
  • Ability to provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and operational excellence.
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