Executive Vice President Finance

Berkeley Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Middle East is seeking an Executive Vice President Finance (EVP Finance) to lead the finance function in the UAE. You will oversee strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to drive growth and maintain financial health.

The role requires deep expertise in multinational finance, regulatory compliance, and ERP systems, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering cost optimization across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of financial management, reporting, and analysis.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of international financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals and expansion plans.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risk to ensure organizational stability.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and international standards.
• Supervise accounting operations, audits, and financial controls.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for growth and cost optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Title: Executive Vice President Finance (EVP Finance)

Company Overview: Berkeley Middle East is a dynamic and growing organization committed to excellence in education and professional development.

Job Location: UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals and expansion plans.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risk to ensure organizational stability.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and international standards.
• Supervise accounting operations, audits, and financial controls.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for growth and cost optimization.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of financial management, reporting, and analysis.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of international financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

Preferred Experience

• 12+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience working in multinational or education-related organizations is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA preferred.
• Proven track record of driving financial growth and operational efficiency.