Head of Finance - Banking & Financial Services

About the role

A leading company in the banking and financial services sector, with a strong presence across the Middle East, is looking for a Head of Finance based in Dubai. Reporting directly to the CFO, the role manages relationships and supports the company's growth as its business expands. The position is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across the Financial Institutions business
• Partner with senior business leaders to give strategic financial advice, commercial insights and recommendations
• Analyse financial performance, profitability, pricing strategies and capital allocation to find improvement opportunities
• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analyses for strategic initiatives, new products and market expansion
• Deliver consolidated financial reporting and prepare management reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Support finance transformation, including automation, digital reporting and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, IFRS and regulatory requirements
• Support balance sheet optimisation, transfer pricing and financial risk management

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or CIMA is advantageous
• Strong experience in FP&A, finance business partnering or strategic finance in banking or financial services
• Exposure to Financial Institutions, Corporate Banking, Wholesale Banking or similar lines is highly desirable
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and communicating complex financial information commercially
• Experience supporting finance transformation, digitalisation and reporting automation

Required skills

• Knowledge of IFRS, financial controls and banking regulations
• Advanced financial modelling, analytical and reporting capabilities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Candidates apply directly through the recruiter's application form.