General Directorr of Project Financial

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai seeks an experienced Financial Strategy & Planning professional. You will lead budget development, manage risks, and provide financial insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate has a decade of financial management experience with expertise in team leadership and excellent communication skills. This role offers leadership opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management.
• At least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven experience managing finances for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Study the company’s financial situation and provide actionable advice.
• Lead the development and management of financial budgets.
• Identify potential financial risks and mitigate them.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Analysis

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Master’s degree or professional certifications (CFA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Financial Decision-Making: Study the company’s financial situation and provide actionable financial advice to support sound business decisions.
• Budget Development: Lead the development and management of financial budgets for various projects, ensuring they align with overall company objectives.
• Resource Allocation: Assess and allocate financial resources effectively to maximize project success while minimising risks.

Risk & Opportunity Assessment

• Risk Management: Identify potential financial risks associated with ongoing or upcoming projects and work with senior management to mitigate these risks.
• Opportunity Identification: Assess and recommend financial opportunities to optimize revenue streams and cost efficiencies across projects.
• Financial Forecasting: Provide accurate financial forecasting and analysis to predict and manage future financial needs.

Financial Performance Analysis

• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor financial performance against the set budget and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular financial reports to senior leadership, detailing the financial status of various projects, variances, and corrective actions.

Communication of Financial Insights

• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate financial insights, recommendations, and risks to management, project teams, and other relevant stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and capable of executing their responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or ACCA preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing finances for large-scale projects or across multiple departments.
• Expertise in financial management software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Excel).
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in managing relationships with senior executives, stakeholders, and external financial partners.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.