Vice President Finance

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UAE-based entity is seeking a dynamic Vice President Finance to lead the financial strategy and oversee budgeting, planning, reporting, treasury and risk management. This senior role requires steering executive decisions, ensuring financial discipline and driving sustainable performance in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience in complex organizations and fluency in English (Arabic a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 12–16 years of experience with Bachelor's, or 8–10 years with Master's in financial management or related discipline.
• Proven track record in executive financial leadership in regulated or government-linked environments.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (a plus, not mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and execution of long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Direct annual budgeting, long-term forecasting and financial performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage treasury operations, cash flow forecasting and investment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify, assess and mitigate financial risks including market, credit and operational risks.
• Implement robust financial systems and technologies for improved reporting and control.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team with mentoring and succession planning.
• Drive cost efficiency, governance and cross-unit financial discipline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with strategic plans and KPIs.

Skills

Strategic planning & analysis

Treasury management

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting & modelling

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP/Financial systems

Job description

About the Role

A leading UAE-based entity is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President Finance to lead and execute the organization s financial strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role. Responsible for overseeing budgeting financial planning and reporting treasury operations compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting executive decisions driving operational efficiency and ensuring sustainable financial performance in a regulated and high-compliance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Direct annual budgeting long-term forecasting and financial performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage treasury operations cash flow forecasting and investment strategies to optimize capital usage.
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify assess and mitigate financial risks including market credit and operational risks.
• Implement robust financial systems and technologies for improved reporting and control.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team through effective mentoring training and succession planning.
• Drive cost efficiency innovation and financial governance across all units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic plans and operational KPIs.

RequirementsMandatory Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.
• Master s degree is preferred.
• 12 16 years of experience (with a Bachelor s) or 8 10 years (with a Master s) in financial management accounting or related disciplines.
• Proven track record in executive financial leadership roles ideally within complex regulated or government-linked organizations.
• Fluent in English and Arabic ( a plus but not necessary).

Key Competencies & Technical Skills

• Strategic financial planning & analysis
• Treasury and liquidity management
• Regulatory compliance & risk mitigation
• Advanced financial reporting & modelling
• Team leadership and performance management
• Strong problem-solving analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities