Financial Director

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 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 developing financial strategies, overseeing fundraising efforts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, extensive experience in financial management, and a proven track record in securing investments. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment while collaborating with an executive team focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial leadership roles in consulting or startups.
• Proven success in fundraising and investment evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the company's financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead end-to-end fundraising processes and manage investor relations.

Skills

Financial Management

Fundraising

Financial Modeling

Investment Evaluation

Risk Management

Negotiation

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

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and drive the company's 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