Financial Director

Jex - Recruitment for scaling businesses; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Finance Director to lead finance operations across its diverse portfolio. This high-impact role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while supporting investment decision-making and M&A activities. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in finance roles, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven track record in managing finance across multiple entities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sharp thinker looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment and grow into a broader leadership role.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in finance roles within PE-backed platforms or investment structures.
• Strong commercial acumen with advanced Excel and modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance operations across multiple entities and oversee financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning cycles.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Excel Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

A diversified investment group is looking to appoint a strategic and commercially focused Finance Director to lead the finance function across its portfolio of operating companies and investments. This is a high-impact leadership role, working closely with executive stakeholders to drive financial performance, support strategic growth, and ensure operational excellence.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for leading the end-to-end finance operations across multiple entities, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, systems implementation, and internal controls. You will also support investment decision-making and play a key role in M&A, JV structuring, and portfolio value creation.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting across group entities
2. Manage consolidated financials and statutory audit processes
3. Drive budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning cycles
4. Develop models to support acquisitions, exits, and strategic planning
5. Optimise financial systems and reporting tools
6. Ensure governance, accuracy, and compliance across all financial operations
7. Manage a team of internal and outsourced finance professionals
8. Liaise with auditors, advisors, and JV/investment stakeholders
9. Support automation and process improvement initiatives group-wide

Ideal Profile:

1. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
2. 8-15 years of experience in a similar role within a PE-backed platform, family office, or investment holding structure
3. Proven track record managing finance across multiple entities or business lines
4. Hands-on systems knowledge and process improvement mindset
5. Strong commercial acumen with advanced Excel and modelling skills
6. Excellent stakeholder management and board-level communication

What We're Looking For:

A sharp, strategic thinker who combines technical finance expertise with a commercial mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is looking to grow into a broader leadership role.