VP Finance - Emirati national

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is partnering with a leading UAE-based organization in Ajman to recruit a Vice President – Finance who will guide financial strategy and operations. The role collaborates with the executive team to ensure long-term sustainability and value creation.

The ideal candidate will have a decade of senior financial leadership, deep UAE regulatory knowledge, and exceptional leadership and communication skills to build an elite finance function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership.
• Proven track record in strategic financial operations and decision support.
• CPA, CMA, CFA is a plus; strong UAE tax/regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating with executive management and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee audit and tax functions; liaise with external auditors.
• Advise senior management on strategic financial planning and decisions.
• Build and manage a high-performing finance team; present to board.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Cash flow management

Audit & tax

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance

CPA / CMA / CFA a plus

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/01/2025

Our client, a reputable organization based in Ajman, is seeking to hire a Vice President – Finance who will lead the financial strategy and operations of the business. This senior leadership role requires a strong Emirati finance professional with proven experience in overseeing financial planning, risk management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The selected candidate will work closely with the executive management team to ensure long-term financial sustainability and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, investments, and financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee audit and tax functions; liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Advise senior management on strategic financial planning and decision-making.
• Build and manage a high-performing finance team.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to the board and stakeholders.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing financial operations at a strategic level.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, or CFA is a plus.
• Strong understanding of UAE tax laws, financial regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Important Notice: Black Pearl does not charge any fees for processing applications.