Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Posted:
Position: Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Date Posted: 4 June 2026
Industry: Finance / Corporate Management / Executive Leadership
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Current Finance Director or CFO Level Experience with Team Management Background
Qualification: Fully Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or Equivalent)
Salary: AED 15000 to 30000 (estimated)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
A prominent UAE-based organization is seeking an accomplished Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy and support long-term business growth. This executive-level opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced finance leader with a strong track record of transforming finance functions, driving operational excellence, and contributing to strategic business decisions.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping financial performance, overseeing corporate transformation initiatives, and supporting growth through mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion activities. This position requires a commercially minded leader who can operate effectively across both SME and large corporate environments while leading high-performing finance teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the transformation, development, and optimization of the finance department
• Drive financial strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives
• Develop and implement robust financial controls, governance, and reporting frameworks
• Gain a deep understanding of business operations to support strategic decision-making
• Lead change management initiatives and improve organizational processes
• Provide executive leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Support mergers, acquisitions, business exits, and corporate restructuring projects
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and operational efficiencies
• Oversee financial risk management and ensure regulatory compliance
• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing finance teams
Requirements:
• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent) – mandatory
• Currently operating at Finance Director or CFO level
• Proven experience managing and leading finance teams
• Strong background in both SME and large corporate environments
• Experience driving finance transformation and organizational change
• Demonstrated success in strategic financial leadership and business partnering
• Previous involvement in mergers, acquisitions, business exits, or corporate transactions is highly advantageous
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Multi-industry experience is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of:
• Financial strategy and corporate governance
• Departmental transformation and process improvement
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting
• Corporate finance and risk management
• Retail, FMCG, and E-commerce business models
• Executive leadership and organizational change management
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