Vice President & Finance Business Partner – Retail Banking

About the role

The Vice President & Finance Business Partner will provide strategic financial insight and support decision‑making across Retail Banking, influencing the bank’s financial direction and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies, business plans, budgets and monitor performance against targets.
• Manage monthly accounting, reporting, and analysis of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Assess profitability of clients, products and segments, identifying growth and cost‑optimization opportunities.
• Build detailed financial models to evaluate business scenarios and their impact.
• Support new product launches with financial viability assessments and product‑level P&L reporting.
• Contribute to executive reporting packs and Retail Business Review materials.
• Track financial and non‑financial KPIs and ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Mentor the finance team and oversee financial system implementations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field; professional certification (CMA, CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of finance business partnering experience in banking, preferably Retail Banking, with UAE market exposure.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting and Retail Banking products.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear business insight.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership capabilities.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• PowerPoint
• Financial modelling
• ERP/financial management systems

What we offer

• Senior, high‑impact role with direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Opportunity to influence financial direction of Retail Banking and lead transformation initiatives.
• Collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams across the bank.
• Leadership and mentorship responsibilities to strengthen finance capability.