Head of Finance (Dubai)

About the role

We are partnering with a fast‑growing real‑estate group in Dubai to find a Head of Finance. Reporting to the executive team, you will own the finance function end‑to‑end, providing strategic insight and ensuring robust financial performance across multiple business units.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor a finance team of five or more, providing clear direction and coaching.
• Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management and statutory compliance.
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision‑making and business planning.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, internal controls and reporting frameworks.
• Support growth initiatives, business transformation projects and operational improvement programmes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, delivering commercially focused financial insight.
• Develop financial strategies aligned with short‑term objectives and long‑term organisational goals.
• Ensure the finance function effectively supports multiple business units and operational stakeholders.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• 10–15 years of experience in a large, complex, fast‑paced organisation.
• Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong commercial and strategic finance capability with the ability to translate data into business insight.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business growth, transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Executive presence and leadership maturity to operate credibly at senior levels.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash‑flow management
• Statutory compliance