Strategic Finance Director – Multi‑Entity & FP&A Leader

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

Job summary

A prestigious diversified group in Dubai is seeking a Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership across its entities. The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years of experience in finance, strong FP&A and treasury skills, and expertise in accounting and compliance. This role involves overseeing all financial operations, establishing policies, and leading the finance team, ensuring alignment across subsidiaries. The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in finance roles within diversified groups or family offices.
• Strong background in FP&A, treasury operations, accounting, and audit coordination.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and JV financial processes.
• Knowledge of real estate is a must; energy or investment operations are preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial automation tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic financial leadership and operations across the group.
• Establish financial policies, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Lead monthly performance review meetings and create annual budgets.
• Supervise accounting, audit, and compliance processes.
• Provide strong leadership to the finance team, fostering collaboration.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time-management

Education

Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

ACCA / ACA / CPA

MBA / CFA / CIA

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics, Power BI)

Job description

A prestigious diversified group in Dubai is seeking a Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership across its entities. The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years of experience in finance, strong FP&A and treasury skills, and expertise in accounting and compliance. This role involves overseeing all financial operations, establishing policies, and leading the finance team, ensuring alignment across subsidiaries. The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA.