Head of Finance

GRG; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG, a Dubai-based family office, seeks a Head of Finance to oversee financial performance across UAE real estate investments, energy projects and trading operations. You will report to shareholders, manage an lean finance function, and partner with banks and funding partners to secure capital.

You will also implement Microsoft Dynamics and develop Power BI reporting. The role offers direct access to decision-makers and significant autonomy, with a focus on clarity, candor and strategic

Qualifications

• Significant finance leadership experience within a diversified investment group.
• Experience reporting to shareholders.
• Overseeing real estate investments' financial performance and cash flow.
• Experience reporting to boards and shareholders with clear insights and recommendations.
• Track record of raising capital or securing project funding.
• Ability to lead a small finance team and engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial planning, modeling and reporting skills.
• Experience or exposure to energy/trading or holding groups is advantageous.

Skills

Finance leadership

Shareholder reporting

Real estate investment finance

Board reporting

Capital raising

Stakeholder relationships

Financial planning modelling

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/ACA/CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

Head of Finance | Group and Investments

Dubai, UAE

Can you bring financial clarity to a diverse investment portfolio while working directly with its shareholders?

GRG has partnered with a Dubai based family office to appoint a Head of Finance. You will oversee financial performance across UAE real estate investments, energy projects and trading operations. This is a senior role with direct access to decision makers and the autonomy to lead a lean finance function.

You will give shareholders a clear view of how each investment is performing, where cash and funding needs are emerging, and which opportunities warrant further investment. The role combines portfolio oversight, forecasting and management reporting with capital raising and relationships with banks and other funding partners. You will also help establish Microsoft Dynamics and develop reporting through Power BI.

Personality fit is central to this appointment. The successful candidate will be measured, approachable and comfortable offering a candid professional view to experienced shareholders with tact and confidence.

What you will bring

• Significant finance leadership experience, ideally within a diversified investment group or conglomerate.
• Exposure reporting into shareholders
• Mandatory experience overseeing real estate investments, including their financial performance and cash flow.
• Mandatory exposure reporting directly to boards and shareholders, presenting clear financial insights and recommendations that inform strategic business decisions.
• A track record of raising capital or securing project funding, supported by strong banking and institutional relationships.
• The ability to lead a small team, work hands on and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial planning, modeling and reporting skills.
• An ACCA, ACA, CA or CPA qualification is essential.
• Experience in energy/ trading or holding groups would be an advantage.