[Hiring] Head of Finance Dubai UAE

Position: Head of Finance

Date Posted: September 14, 2025

Industry: Diversified Group (Automotive, Trading, Plastics & Paints)

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 15–20 years (CA / CFA qualified)

Qualification: CA / CFA (or equivalent finance qualification)

Salary: AED 5000 to 10000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential (represented by Trinity Ind)

Description:


Overview:


Our client — a diversified group with interests across automotive, trading, plastics and paint manufacturing — is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead the finance function from Dubai. This senior leadership role will shape financial strategy, governance and cross-border compliance while partnering with the Board and executive management on growth decisions.

🔹 Reports to: DGM & Group CFO

🔹 Core Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic financial leadership, governance and control across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Manage treasury, banking relationships and trade finance operations to support working capital and international trade.
  • Oversee tax, VAT and compliance frameworks with particular emphasis on UAE corporate tax and cross-border regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with the Board and senior leadership on capital allocation, strategic investments and M&A evaluation.
  • Lead and develop high-performing finance teams across geographies, embedding strong financial processes and reporting.
  • Implement financial policies, budgets and forecasting to drive profitable growth and risk mitigation.

🔹 Candidate Profile & Preferences:

  • 15–20 years’ senior finance experience, ideally with exposure to Dubai and African markets.
  • Qualified CA or CFA (or equivalent) with deep understanding of UAE corporate tax, VAT, trade finance and cross-border compliance.
  • Strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management and proven ability to influence at Board level.
  • Track record of building robust finance functions and managing multi-country operations.

🔹 Why this role:

  • Lead finance for a diversified, growth-oriented group and influence strategic decision-making.
  • Opportunity to manage complex cross-border finance operations and shape tax & compliance strategies.
  • Work closely with an experienced executive team and the Board on high-impact investments.

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