Dubai-Based Group Finance Leader — Strategy & Forecasting

Private Firm; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Firm in Dubai is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee group-level financial reporting, consolidations, budgeting, and forecasting across entities. This on-site role focuses on IFRS/UAE compliance, internal controls, and strategic financial leadership.

You will lead a finance team, coordinate with local finance units, and support audits, governance, and regulatory filings while driving long-term planning and improvements in financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• Professional accounting/finance qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent).
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Exposure to UAE or GCC markets and knowledge of local regulations, VAT, and corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with objectives and growth plans.
• Lead financial reporting, consolidations, budgeting, and forecasting across entities.
• Ensure IFRS/UAE accounting standards compliance and internal controls.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and risk management.
• Lead and mentor the finance team and collaborate with other departments to integrate finance with planning.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities for audits and filings.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting

MBA (advantage)

ACCA/CPA/CMA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Job description

Private Firm in Dubai is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee group-level financial reporting, consolidations, budgeting, and forecasting across entities. This on-site role focuses on IFRS/UAE compliance, internal controls, and strategic financial leadership.

You will lead a finance team, coordinate with local finance units, and support audits, governance, and regulatory filings while driving long-term planning and improvements in financial systems.