Head of Finance – Dubai

Dubai, UAE

Mark Williams is partnering with a leading company based in the banking/financial services sector to appoint a Head of Finance based in Dubai

Our client is a highly respected and well-established company with a strong presence across the Middle East. As the business grows, they are seeking a Head of Finance who can manage relationships and support the continuous growth of the company.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a pivotal role in organisation and will consist of the following duties:
Key Responsibilities
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across the Financial Institutions business
• Partner with senior business leaders to provide strategic financial advice commercial insights, and recommendations to support business growth
• Analyse financial performance, profitability, pricing strategies, and capital allocation to identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives, new products, and market expansion
• Deliver consolidated financial reporting and actionable insights to support informed decision-making
• Prepare financial presentations, management reports, and performance updates for senior leadership and executive committees
• Play a key role in finance transformation initiatives, including automation, digital reporting, and improvements to financial processes
• Support the financial integration of new products, technology enhancements, and business transformation programmes
• Drive improvements in financial reporting capabilities through dashboards, advanced analytics, and digital solutions
• Collaborate with teams to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial visibility
• Identify opportunities to streamline planning processes, strengthen financial controls, and enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure financial activities comply with internal governance frameworks, IFRS, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Work closely with internal teams to support effective financial management and governance
• Provide financial oversight and commercial input into cross-functional projects and business initiatives
• Support balance sheet optimisation, transfer pricing considerations, and financial risk management

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CIMA would be advantageous
• Strong experience in financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, or strategic finance within the banking or financial services sector
• Exposure to Financial Institutions, Corporate Banking, Wholesale Banking, or related business lines would be highly desirable
• Proven experience working with senior stakeholders and translating complex financial information into commercial recommendation
• Experience supporting finance transformation, digitalisation reporting automation
• Knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, and regulatory requirements within banking
• Advanced financial modelling, analytical, and reporting capabilities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and internationally focused environment
If interested please apply directly below