Finance Director

Job description / Role

**Job Title:** Finance Director

**Location:** UAE

**Salary:** AED 40,000 – 45,000

**Experience:**

* Minimum 15 years of total experience in Finance
* At least 5 years of experience working in the UAE
* Proven track record in multi-industry group or holding company environments, with 3–4+ years of experience in each relevant subsidiary or company

**Education & Certification:**

* Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
* Chartered Accountant (CA) certification is mandatory

**Industry Experience:**
UAE-based family-owned group with multiple companies operating across diverse industries including:

* Solar Energy
* Veterinary Healthcare
* Real Estate
* Landscaping
* Car Auctioneering
* Facility Management

**Key Responsibilities:**

Financial Planning & Strategy
• Develop and oversee long-term financial goals and strategies.
• Forecast future financial performance based on current trends and data.
Budgeting & Cost Management
• Lead the budgeting process across departments.
• Monitor spending and ensure adherence to financial plans.
Financial Reporting
• Prepare accurate financial statements and reports for senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
Risk Management
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure proper insurance coverage, investment strategy, and risk controls.
Cash Flow Management
• Oversee cash flow to maintain liquidity and support operational needs.
• Manage working capital effectively.
Compliance & Controls
• Ensure all financial practices comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate audits (internal and external).
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead the finance team, including accountants, controllers, and analysts.
• Drive team performance and professional development.

Stakeholder Communication
• Act as the financial spokesperson for the company with investors, auditors, and the board of directors.
Strategic Decision Support
• Provide financial insight to support key business decisions and growth strategies.
• Participate in mergers, acquisitions, or expansion plans.
Technology & Systems Oversight
• Implement and maintain financial systems and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.

**Required Skills & Competencies:**

* Strong experience in multi-industry group or holding company finance functions
* Expertise in treasury, cash management, and financial planning
* Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple reporting lines

**Must Haves:**

* CA
* Experience in UAE-based family-owned businesses or diversified conglomerates
* Exposure to sectors such as real estate, renewable energy, healthcare, and facility management, car auctioning

* CA
* Experience in UAE-based family-owned businesses or diversified conglomerates
* Exposure to sectors such as real estate, renewable energy, veterinary healthcare, facility management, car auctioning

**Required Skills & Competencies:**

* Strong experience in multi-industry group or holding company finance functions
* Expertise in treasury, cash management, and financial planning
* Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple reporting lines

Salary:
AED 40,000 to 45,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

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