Director of Finance - F&B & Hospitality

About the role

A multi-brand restaurant group in the F&B and hospitality sector is hiring a commercially driven, highly experienced Director of Finance with a strong auditing background. The role leads the group's financial strategy and performance across several brands and entities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the group's overall financial strategy and performance.
• Oversee financial operations across multiple brands and entities.
• Drive profitability, cost efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Partner closely with ownership and senior leadership on key business decisions.

Required profile

• Preferably 50% or more of professional experience in an auditing firm.
• Proven leadership experience as CFO, Finance Director or Group Financial Controller.
• Strong background in F&B, hospitality or multi-brand restaurant operations.
• CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Required skills

• Financial strategy, auditing, internal controls, budgeting and profitability management.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, corporate tax and financial compliance.