Head of Finance & Transformation

Siddiqi & Co; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Siddiqi & Co is seeking an accomplished Head of Finance & Transformation in Ras Al Khaimah to lead overseas entities, ensure IFRS governance and drive the group’s finance transformation. You will shape financial strategy, budgets and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires a CA/CPA with 12-15 years' experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position and multinational exposure. Based in the UAE, it offers a strategic leadership path.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA is mandatory.
• 12-15 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing overseas entities and multinational financial operations.
• Strong exposure to finance transformation, process optimization, ERP implementation and business performance management.
• Experience within diversified groups, holding companies, family offices or multinational organizations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial affairs of the Group's overseas companies and international operations, ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization, automation, ERP enhancement and digitalization of finance functions.
• Develop and execute financial strategies, budgets, forecasts and performance management frameworks aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital management and capital allocation to support sustainable growth.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, consolidation and compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic financial insights, support investment decisions, and drive organizational transformation initiatives

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Overseas entities management

Financial governance & compliance

Business performance management

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Head of Finance & Transformation for a diversified business group based in Ras Al Khaimah. The role requires a seasoned finance leader with strong expertise in managing overseas companies financial affairs while driving finance transformation initiatives across the organization.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Qualified CA or CPA is mandatory.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing overseas entities and multinational financial operations.
• Strong exposure to finance transformation, process optimization, ERP implementation and business performance management.
• Experience within diversified groups, holding companies, family offices or multinational organizations is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial affairs of the Group's overseas companies and international operations, ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization, automation, ERP enhancement and digitalization of finance functions.
• Develop and execute financial strategies, budgets, forecasts and performance management frameworks aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital management and capital allocation to support sustainable growth.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, consolidation and compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic financial insights, support investment decisions, and drive organizational transformation initiatives