Finance Director

Job description / Role

As Finance Director, you will lead global financial operations, including strategy, budgeting, reporting, and risk management, ensuring financial stability and growth. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic financial planning, manage a high-performing team, and support real estate asset acquisitions and disposals

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation. Based in the vibrant city of Dubai, they have grown significantly over the years. The company is well-known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and its proactive approach.

Description

* Financial Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with long-term business goals, providing strategic guidance to senior leadership.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting, ensuring accuracy and financial sustainability while monitoring performance.
* Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring transparency and compliance.
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks through strong internal controls and adherence to regulatory requirements.
* Cash Management: Optimize cash flow, manage liquidity, and ensure timely shareholder drawdowns when additional funding is needed.
* Tax & Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax laws, working closely with auditors and tax advisors.
* Deal Support: Assist in real estate asset acquisitions and disposals, supporting investment decision-making.
* Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability and professional growth.

Job Offer

* Strategic Leadership Role
* Career Growth & Development
* Competitive Compensation
* Fast-Paced, Collaborative Environment

* A finance professional with at least 6 years of leadership experience, ideally in the real estate sector.
* Holds an ACA (or similar) designation with a strong track record in financial strategy, budgeting, and risk management.
* Skilled in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting, with proficiency in Excel and financial systems as a plus.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, making data-driven decisions and adjusting to changing priorities.
* A proactive leader who can manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing finance team across multiple locations.
* Possesses excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.