Dubai-based MENA COO & Director of Finance — Strategy & Growth

Brewer Morris; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is supporting a leading international law firm in Dubai to appoint a MENA Chief Operating Officer & Director of Finance. This is a senior regional leadership role overseeing financial and operational performance across the Middle East.

The role partners with regional leadership, global finance, and the partnership to shape strategy, drive profitability and strengthen operational effectiveness within a complex professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Senior operations and finance leader with 10–15 years' experience in a major professional services firm.
• Broad commercial and financial acumen with experience leading business functions and transformation.
• Ability to influence senior partners and global stakeholders.
• Undergraduate degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial performance, analysis and reporting across the region.
• Partner with regional leadership on strategy, profitability and revenue growth.
• Drive transformation and operational excellence across business services.
• Oversee governance, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Coordinate with global finance and firm-wide priorities.
• Develop and mentor regional business services teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic finance

Transformation

Governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Brewer Morris is supporting a leading international law firm in Dubai to appoint a MENA Chief Operating Officer & Director of Finance. This is a senior regional leadership role overseeing financial and operational performance across the Middle East.

The role partners with regional leadership, global finance, and the partnership to shape strategy, drive profitability and strengthen operational effectiveness within a complex professional services environment.