Senior Vice President Finance

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation catering company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Vice President – Finance to shape its financial future and lead strategic oversight across multiple functions. The ideal candidate will define long-term financial strategies, oversee financial performance, and ensure compliance with governance and risk management. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree, relevant professional qualifications, and at least 10 years of experience in senior financial roles. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence a globally recognized organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial leader within a large, complex organisation.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading an enterprise-level finance function.
• Strong exposure to Board-level reporting, investment strategy, and multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s long-term financial strategy.
• Oversee financial performance across EKFC and joint ventures.
• Champion financial discipline and enterprise-wide value creation.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management with governance.

Skills

Enterprise-level strategic mindset

Strong commercial judgement

Leadership and change management

Financial analysis and modelling

Decision-support skills

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

ACA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Senior Vice President – Finance

Location: Dubai, UAE | Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Shape the Financial Future of a Leading Organisation and shape the Future of Aviation Catering

Are you a visionary finance leader ready to shape strategy, performance, and sustainability at scale? We are looking for an exceptional SVP – Finance to drive long-term value creation, financial resilience, and enterprise-wide growth across a complex, multi-business organisation.

This pivotal role goes beyond finance—you’ll also provide strategic oversight of Enterprise Risk, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and Sustainability, guiding governance, risk stewardship, and the company’s bold journey to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Your Impact

As SVP Finance, you will:

• Define and execute the company’s long‑term financial strategy, linking capital, performance, and risk to strategic goals.
• Lead governance across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, pricing, costing, treasury, and investments.
• Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leadership, translating insights into decisive strategic action.
• Oversee financial performance across EKFC and joint ventures, impacting 13,000+ employees.
• Champion financial discipline, commercial acumen, and enterprise‑wide value creation.

What You’ll Own

Financial Strategy & Performance

• Deliver a robust strategy that drives sustainable growth and shareholder value.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management with strong governance.
• Identify and implement cost optimization and revenue‑enhancing initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Provide accurate, timely, and insightful reports to the CEO, Board, and shareholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.

Treasury, Cash & Risk

• Safeguard liquidity and financial resilience.
• Lead enterprise‑wide financial risk management and business continuity planning.

Investment, Growth & New Business

• Shape capital allocation, investment strategies, and M&A decisions.
• Develop business cases and support fundraising efforts for strategic initiatives.

Pricing, Costing & Commercial Enablement

• Drive pricing and revenue strategies to reinforce competitiveness and profitability.
• Implement robust costing frameworks and empower commercial teams with insights.

Governance, Legal, ECP & Sustainability

• Provide strategic oversight of Legal, Ethics, Compliance & Privacy.
• Lead ESG and sustainability initiatives in line with global standards (CSRD, ESRS, GRI, ISSB, UNGC).

Leadership & Capability Building

• Inspire and mentor high‑performing finance and risk teams.
• Build future‑ready finance capabilities and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
• ACA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred

Experience

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial leader within a large, complex organisation
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading an enterprise‑level finance function
• Strong exposure to Board‑level reporting, investment strategy, and multi‑stakeholder environments

Capabilities

• Enterprise‑level strategic mindset with strong commercial judgement
• Deep expertise in financial strategy, governance, risk, and compliance
• Strong leadership, influencing, and change management capability
• Advanced financial analysis, modelling, and decision‑support skills
• Ability to lead across multiple functions in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare chance to step into a true enterprise leadership position, influencing strategy, financial performance, governance, and sustainability across a globally recognised organisation.

If you are a strategic finance leader ready to make a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to lead at the top.