Finance Director

Four Corporation; United Arab Emirates; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead its financial strategy and operations. This pivotal role involves managing financial health and compliance, optimizing tax planning, and developing financial models to support growth initiatives. You will work closely with the executive team, ensuring solid financial governance across multiple jurisdictions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while working remotely, with future access to offices in Dubai and London. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial leadership experience in commodities or investment management.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Oversee accounting, cash flow management, and compliance with IFRS/GAAP.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Trade Finance

Capital Structuring

Tax Optimization

Financial Modeling

Risk Management

Compliance

Education

CPA

CFA

ACA

Job description

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Four Corporation is a single family office and venture studio based in London. It oversees a diverse portfolio of companies, manages investments, and supports the family's day-to-day operations. The Founder and his family are involved in businesses across commodities, tech, and financial services, with interests spanning multiple geographies.

Role Overview

We seek an experienced Finance Director to lead Four Corporation’s financial strategy, operations, and risk management. This critical role involves managing financial health, compliance, financing, and investments while aligning with the company’s strategic goals. Reporting directly to the Founder and executive team, the Finance Director will be responsible for financial governance, multi-jurisdictional compliance, investment structuring, and strategic planning to support the company’s growth and investment initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies to drive growth, profitability, and capital efficiency.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and investment initiatives to support decision-making.
• Optimize tax planning and structuring across multiple jurisdictions.
• Establish and manage relationships with international and regional banks for trade finance and capital access.
• Oversee accounting, cash flow management, and financial reporting in compliance with IFRS / GAAP.
• Develop financial models and investment analysis frameworks for internal and external projects.
• Contribute to investor presentations, pitch decks, and business plans, ensuring solid financial foundations.
• Maintain good standing with local authorities across a portfolio of companies covering multiple jurisdictions (i.e., filing company accounts).
• Liaise with external accountants and advisors to maintain compliance across multiple regions.
• Supervise payroll, employment-related payments, and severance processes.
• Implement and oversee internal financial controls, audits, and risk management frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with international regulatory and tax requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, trading, and investment risks.
• Source and secure institutional trade finance for the commodities business.
• Optimize working capital and financial structuring for investment and market expansion initiatives.
• Support global trade operations by ensuring efficient financial planning and execution.
• Provide financial insights to drive business expansion, supply chain, and logistics strategies.
• Work with leadership to evaluate and structure new investment opportunities.
• Support investor communications and capital-raising initiatives.
• Independently manage all financial functions while ensuring efficiency and strategic alignment.
• Establish scalable financial processes to support future team expansion and business growth.
• As the company grows, hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of financial leadership experience, ideally within commodities, investment management, or multi-jurisdictional finance.
• Proven track record in trade finance, capital structuring, and tax optimization.
• Experience working with private investment firms or global trading businesses.
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, risk management, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and corporate finance.
• CPA, CFA, ACA, or equivalent qualification is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
• Remote work with future access to offices in Dubai and London.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Founder and executive team on high-impact projects.
• Exposure to diverse industries, including commodities, tech, and financial services.
• Long-term growth opportunities within a fast-scaling business.