Financial Director

Peergrowth; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Director to join their leadership team. This pivotal role involves shaping the financial strategy, optimizing capital structure, and leading fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in financial management, demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a successful track record in securing investments. You will partner with the executive team to drive long-term financial planning and operational decisions while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven success in fundraising and capital structuring.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead fundraising processes and manage investor relations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Skills

Financial Management

Fundraising

Financial Modeling

Investment Evaluation

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

CPA

CFA

MBA (Finance)

Job description

The Financial Director will be a core member of the leadership team, responsible for all aspects of financial strategy, capital structure, and fundraising. The ideal candidate will bring a strong entrepreneurial spirit, extensive experience in financial management, and a proven track record of securing investment or raising capital in fast-paced, service-oriented environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and drive the companys financial strategy aligned with business goals
• Partner with the executive team on long-term financial planning and operational decisions
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, margin improvement, and value creation

Fundraising & Capital Strategy

• Lead end-to-end fundraising processes including investor relations, pitch preparation, due diligence, and negotiations
• Build financial models and valuation scenarios to support funding rounds
• Manage relationships with investors, venture capital firms, and financial institutions

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and external partners

Risk & Governance

• Implement robust internal controls and risk management frameworks
• Support legal and tax planning initiatives in collaboration with advisors

Qualifications

• Proven experience (10+ years) in financial leadership roles, ideally in consulting, professional services, or startup/scale-up environments
• Demonstrated success in fundraising (venture capital, private equity, or strategic investment)
• Strong grasp of financial modeling, investment evaluation, and capital structuring
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CFA, or MBA (Finance) preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly entrepreneurial with a hands-on approach and growth-driven mindset