Head of Finance and Operations

Confidential, a leading company in the United Arab Emirates, is looking for a Head of Finance & Operations to join their team in Dubai. As a key player in the industry, our mission is to drive financial excellence, oversee all corporate and business units, manage joint ventures, and ensure smooth operations across all ventures. We value strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and a results-driven approach in a lean environment.

As the Head of Finance & Operations, you will be responsible for developing and executing financial strategies to optimize revenue, control costs, and drive profitability. You will also oversee all business units and corporate functions to ensure smooth operations and support the expansion of new joint ventures. Ensuring compliance with corporate tax regulations, VAT, financial audits, and establishing robust contract management frameworks are key aspects of this role.

We are looking for candidates with 10+ years of experience in finance & operations within diversified businesses. A postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (CA/CIMA/ACCA preferred) is required. Proven experience in business strategy, financial planning, cost optimization, hands-on experience in ER software, and strong stakeholder management skills are essential for this role. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple business ventures.

Join us for a high-impact leadership role where you will have direct involvement in business growth and financial strategy. In our agile environment, you will take on diverse responsibilities and play a pivotal role in decision-making processes. This is an opportunity to shape financial and operational excellence across a leading UAE brand. If you are ready to take on this challenge and be part of a fast-moving, results-driven team, apply now!

This position is ideal for experienced professionals looking to lead high-performing teams across different business units while driving strategic growth initiatives.

• 10+ years of experience in finance & operations
• Experience within diversified businesses
• Hands-on experience in ER softwares
• Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (CA/CIMA/ACCA preferred)
• Proven experience in business strategy and financial planning
• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Develop and execute financial strategies to optimize revenue
• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Oversee all business units and corporate functions to ensure smooth operations
• Ensure full compliance with corporate tax governance, VAT, and regulatory requirements

• Financial leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Financial governance
• Compliance management
• Stakeholder management

Seniority Level: Executive Level

• Middle Management
• Senior Level

Job Functions: Finance

• Operations
• Business Development

Industries : Finance

• Accounting
• Business Administration