Strategic Finance Director for Global Shipping & Logistics

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Dubai is looking for a Director – Finance Controller to lead financial governance and strategic planning. The successful candidate will have extensive finance experience, ideally in shipping or logistics, and will manage all financial operations, ensuring compliance and providing insights for decision-making. This role offers competitive compensation, career growth, and the opportunity to influence financial direction within a global firm.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation and benefits

Long-term career growth and leadership development

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of progressive finance experience with senior leadership exposure.
• Strong experience in shipping, logistics, or transportation industries preferred.
• Proven expertise in multi-entity, multi-currency financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial control, accounting, and reporting functions.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, treasury operations, and working capital optimization.
• Monitor operating costs and voyage profitability.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Analytical and problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

High integrity

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA)

Job description

A leading logistics company in Dubai is looking for a Director – Finance Controller to lead financial governance and strategic planning. The successful candidate will have extensive finance experience, ideally in shipping or logistics, and will manage all financial operations, ensuring compliance and providing insights for decision-making. This role offers competitive compensation, career growth, and the opportunity to influence financial direction within a global firm.