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Finance Director - Federal Authority (UAE National)

07/11/2025
PermanentUnited Arab EmiratesOn site
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Role Overview: This senior position leads strategic financial planning and analysis, supporting top-level decision making and long-term business objectives. The role is responsible for aligning financial controls and investment strategies with overall corporate direction, coordinating closely with executive leadership, risk, and investment teams.

  • Strategic Financial Planning: Directs the design and integration of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis processes to support organizational growth and operational excellence.
  • Financial Controlling: Oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing review of internal financial controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation in line with IFRS and regional regulations.
  • Investment & Portfolio Alignment: Partners with investment and portfolio management teams to synchronize financial planning with investment strategies, optimizing fund management and value creation.
  • Analysis & Reporting: Leverages advanced financial modeling, data analytics, and ERP systems to analyze business performance and provide actionable insights to executive leadership.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinates with internal interfaces, including the CFO, CEO, Investment and Risk teams, and Technology departments, to drive effective financial decision-making. Externally, liaises with banking partners, regulatory authorities, auditors, vendors, investment counterparties, and consultants.
  • Compliance & Best Practices: Ensures all financial practices follow international and local standards, proactively managing emerging regulatory requirements impacting the business.
  • Leadership: Offers senior-level guidance during financial transformation initiatives, fostering change leadership and effective stakeholder management throughout the organization.

Scope includes providing strategic advisory to management, enhancing control frameworks, and ensuring the finance function advances business consulting capabilities for sustainable performance and risk management.

Profile description

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate exceptional depth in financial leadership, a passion for strategic growth, and the ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, investment-driven environment. The ideal person brings intellectual rigor, sound commercial judgment, and a collaborative mindset. Strong candidates stand out through a balance of technical excellence, influential communication, and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards.

  • Academic Excellence: Advanced degrees in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines—such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA—form the cornerstone of the candidate’s expertise. Professional certifications like CFA or CPA are highly valued, reflecting a dedication to excellence through ongoing learning.
  • Proven Experience: We seek experienced professionals with a minimum of 12 years in financial management, including substantial senior leadership experience. Candidates should have a strong track record in corporate finance, budgeting, risk management, and direct exposure to investment-focused organizations or financial institutions. A sophisticated understanding of regional regulatory frameworks and international standards is essential.
  • Technical Mastery: Candidates must demonstrate advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and ERP platforms (such as SAP). Mastery of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis—alongside deep knowledge of IFRS and current accounting standards—is crucial. A history of integrating financial planning within broader business objectives is expected.
  • Personal Qualities: Successful individuals are strategic thinkers with the ability to lead change and communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences—including C-level executives and key stakeholders—while building consensus. Resilience, integrity, and discretion are key hallmarks. Candidates excel at managing cross-functional relationships, influencing outcomes, and driving business performance through sound financial stewardship.
  • Multilingual Ability: Fluency in both English and Arabic is essential, enabling effective communication across a diverse set of stakeholders and partners.

We value those who cultivate robust professional networks and demonstrate a proactive approach in engaging with both internal teams and external partners, such as regulatory authorities, financial institutions, auditors, technology vendors, and strategic advisors. A forward-thinking perspective, paired with a collaborative and resilient spirit, ensures outstanding leadership and enduring organizational impact.

Number of open positions:
1 position
Job location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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