Region Finance Director Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Hitachi; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Finance Leader responsible for shaping divisional strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving financial execution. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, a degree in Finance or Accounting, and familiarity with MEA regulatory environments. The position requires strong leadership skills and expertise in financial modelling, business partnering, and local governance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed, fast-paced, and culturally diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Define divisional policies and strategies aligning with local regulations.
• Establish cost-efficient support platforms and oversee local finance functions.
• Implement processes to meet Group standards across finance, legal, tax, and IT.
• Act as the key finance contact for local authorities.
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Lead efficiency initiatives and optimize legal/financial structures.

Skills

Financial modelling

Strategic planning

Business partnering

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Advanced Excel/Power BI skills

Understanding of MEA markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting

MBA or CA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Location: Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Job ID: R0110555

Date Posted: 2025-10-27

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C

Profession (Job Category): Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity

In this senior finance leadership role, you shape divisional strategies that align with both business goals and local regulatory standards. You drive financial execution by building efficient support platforms and guiding teams toward operational excellence. With a strong focus on governance, you ensure compliance across finance, legal, tax, and IT, while serving as the key liaison for local authorities. You lead financial reporting and internal controls with precision and continuously optimize structures and processes to enhance efficiency. Passionate about people development, you foster finance talent through targeted training, competency assessments, and community engagement. You report to our Head of Middle East and Africa. The location for this role is flexible and will be determined in subsequent stages.

How you will make an impact

• Shape Strategy: You define divisional policies and strategies that align with local regulations and business needs.
• Drive Financial Execution: You establish cost-efficient support platforms, oversee local finance functions, and support leadership in achieving financial goals.
• Ensure Compliance & Governance: You implement processes to meet Group standards across finance, legal, tax, and IT, ensuring strong financial governance.
• Lead Local Representation: You act as the key finance contact for local authorities and ensure full compliance with fiduciary and regulatory requirements.
• Manage Reporting & Controls: You oversee financial reporting, audits, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy and accountability in line with Group and local standards.
• Optimize & Improve: You lead efficiency initiatives, optimize legal and financial structures, and promote best practices across your area.
• Develop People & Capabilities: You assess team competencies, lead training and development, and foster engagement within the finance community.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting (MBA or CA/CPA preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Strong understanding of MEA markets, regulatory environments, and economic dynamics.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, financial modelling, and business partnering
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/Power BI skills.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed, fast-paced, and culturally diverse environment.

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