Finance Director - Shared Services

Job description / Role

Our client is an Investment Group based in Dubai and they are recruiting a Senior Finance Director to spearhead their Shared Services function

Client Details

Our client is an Investment Group based in Dubai - they have diversified interests across real estate, professional services, hospitality and other industries

Description

* Continuously improve the shared services strategy in alignment with the overall business strategy and objectives
* Oversee the Group's finance shared services function, ensuring operational efficiency, effectiveness, and service quality across all finance activities
* Collaborate with senior leadership to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure financial and operational goals are met
* Manage and optimize core financial processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and reconciliations, to ensure timely and accurate execution
* Ensure that month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner
* Drive process improvements and the implementation of best practices within finance shared services to reduce costs and improve service levels
* Provide monthly financial reports on shared services operations to senior leadership, including variances against budgets, forecasts, and previous periods
* Lead a high-performing team within finance shared services, providing direction, mentorship, and development opportunities
* Collaborate with key business stakeholders across the organization to ensure shared services meet the needs of various business units and regional requirements
* Serve as a primary point of contact for senior management and business units regarding finance shared services, providing timely updates on key performance metrics, issues, and improvements
* Identify opportunities for process optimization and standardization within shared services, driving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
* Lead the adoption of new technologies and process improvements such as automation/ artificial intelligence to optimize finance functions

Job Offer

The shortlisted candidate gets the opportunity to be part of a Leading Investment Group in Dubai and is compensated with attractive package and benefits

* Bachelor's and Master's or MBA in Finance and Accounting
* Professional Accounting qualification such as ACA, CA, CPA, CIMA is a MUST
* Experience of leading shared services functions within Global Multinationals is a MUST
* Experience of managing large teams (80+ people) is a MUST

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.