Director - Finance (Arabic Speakers)

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is a leading provider of end-to-end clean energy solutions, focusing on natural gas processing, transportation, storage and supply. The Chief Financial Officer will be the principal financial advisor to the CEO and executive team, shaping the capital structure, funding strategy, and treasury operations.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, IFRS compliance, risk management and executive reporting to ensure liquidity and strong governance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance, capital management and strategic financial planning.
• Strong leadership with multi-department coordination and executive reporting.
• Professional certifications and IFRS/regulatory compliance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and act as principal advisor to CEO and executive team.
• Develop and manage capital structure, debt/equity financing negotiations with banks and investors.
• Oversee treasury strategy, liquidity management and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning with KPI monitoring.
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting and compliance with IFRS, UAE tax/VAT, and regulations.
• Lead enterprise risk management and engage with banks, auditors, regulators, and investors.
• Evaluate investments, acquisitions and capital projects using financial modeling.

Skills

Corporate finance

Strategic planning

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

IFRS & regulatory knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

MBA or related master's in Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA/CFA/CA

Tools

ERP systems

Treasury management software

Tax compliance software

Job description

Company Description

We are a leading provider of unique end-to-end clean energy solutions. Utilizing advanced technologies, we specialize in the processing, compression, transportation, storage, and supply of natural gas. Our core mission is to unlock the full value of natural gas for producers and industrial enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and act as the principal financial advisor to the CEO and executive team.
• Develop and manage the company's capital structure, leading debt, equity, and project financing negotiations with banks and investors.
• Oversee enterprise-wide treasury strategy, liquidity management, and cash flow forecasting to ensure operational funding and mitigate financial risks.
• Provide executive oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning while monitoring performance through key KPIs.
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and strict compliance with IFRS, UAE corporate tax, VAT, and statutory regulations.
• Lead enterprise risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating liquidity, credit, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Evaluate new investments, acquisitions, and capital projects using rigorous financial modeling and risk-adjusted return methodologies.
• Provide executive leadership to the finance department while managing key relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, and investors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 7+ years in senior leadership with enterprise-wide responsibility.
• Proven experience within energy, natural gas, utilities, infrastructure, transportation, engineering, or capital-intensive industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is required.
• An MBA, Master's degree in Finance, or related postgraduate qualification is highly preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, or CA is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, capital management, and strategic financial planning.
• Strong technical knowledge of treasury, funding structures, IFRS, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability in enterprise risk management, ERP systems, and executive reporting.
• Exceptional executive leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen.
• Strong stakeholder influence, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, with Arabic highly desirable.
• Strong ability to coordinate multi-department and cross-functional finance activities.
• Fluency in Arabic is a must.