AVP- Business Finance Global Corporate Finance - (Emiratised Role)

First Gulf Bank PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution in the UAE as an AVP in Business Finance, where your expertise will drive strategic financial decisions. This role offers the chance to enhance business performance through insightful financial reporting and analysis. Collaborate with senior leaders and contribute to finance strategy activities while managing a dynamic team. With a commitment to continuous improvement, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance within the organization. If you're a qualified finance professional ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Finance Professional with experience in managing finance teams.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role at an international bank.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Finance advisor on business performance & strategic issues.
• Produce financial & management accounting reports in line with Group standards.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Business Performance Analysis

Strategic Financial Advice

P&L Analysis

Leadership

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

ACA / ICAEW

CIMA

CFA

Tools

Excel

Oracle OBIEE

Power BI

Microsoft Reporting Services

Job description

AVP- Business Finance Global Corporate Finance - (Emiratised Role)

• Full-time
• Sub Division : Finance - CCB, IB & International
• Division : Group Finance

Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders, and communities to grow through differentiation, agility, and innovation.

We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark at a top company in an exciting and dynamic industry.

The CIB Business Finance team comprises functions globally supporting products like Global Corporate Finance, Transaction Banking, Global Markets, and Coverage. The unit reports to the CFO, IB, CCB & International.

Key priorities of this role include :

• Acting as a trusted Finance advisor on business performance & strategic issues.
• Providing world-class financial reporting & support services, adding value through professional, independent, & objective financial advice.
• Producing financial & management accounting reports in line with Group standards, maintaining a robust control environment.

The GCF Business Finance functions handle all finance matters for the business, including Performance, Control, Forecasting, Budgeting, & Strategy, supporting other Group Finance functions like Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and Regulatory Reporting.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Business Partnering

• Enhance value-added business partnership to drive performance.

Reporting

• Develop and prepare MIS reports meeting the needs of Business, Department & Group.
• Identify opportunities for system, process, and practice improvements.
• Support policy, product, system, and procedure implementation for the team.

Specific Accountability

• Ensure Finance acts as a key business partner and trusted advisor for GCF.
• Provide insights and commentary for business management forums and reports.
• Support development of Customer/Segment MIS for CIB & International.
• Conduct detailed P&L analysis of GCF Business performance.
• Serve as the main finance contact for International Coverage & GCF queries.
• Support VP, Business Finance, GCF & Coverage, ensuring compliance and sustainability.
• Manage day-to-day and month-end controls of P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliation and reporting.
• Oversee GCF Account Ownership Verification (AOV) process.
• Coordinate audit activities and support external audit requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of ADNL subsidiary financials and audit responses.
• Lead CIB transformation initiatives and finance deliverables.
• Develop and ensure adherence to GCF Business Finance policies.
• Manage projects related to new regulations in international locations.
• Ensure compliance in accounting practices for new products or variations.
• Maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders and enablement functions.
• Collaborate with Treasury on FTP, capital, and liquidity issues.
• Contribute to Finance strategy activities and regional/global programs.
• Continuously assess and improve the quality of financial data and advice provided to stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Review and enhance existing systems, processes, and MIS.
• Provide leadership and development for the CIB Business Finance team.

Qualifications :

• Qualified Finance Professional e.g., ACA / ICAEW, CIMA, CFA.
• Technical knowledge of Wholesale & Investment Banking products.
• Experience managing a finance team at a leading international bank.
• Ability to liaise with Business leaders, CFOs, auditors, and consultants.
• Experience with reporting tools like Excel, Oracle OBIEE, Power BI, Microsoft Reporting Services.
• Strong leadership and strategic influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills and integrity, capable of delivering under pressure.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role at an international bank.