FINANCE DIRECTOR

Role Summary
Lead the company's financial strategy, reporting, control and compliance. Partner with the CEO and Board to drive profitable growth, protect cash and ensure full compliance with UAE regulations, including Corporate Tax and VAT.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape financial strategy aligned with business goals; advise CEO and Board on investments, expansion, pricing and risk.

• Own annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-range financial plan; deliver monthly management accounts and KPI dashboards.

• Drive cost control and margin improvement across business units.

• Oversee month-end and year-end close; ensure IFRS-compliant financial statements and clean audit opinion.

• Maintain strong internal control framework and manage external audit relationships.

• Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships; secure financing and manage debt facilities.

• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and Economic Substance rules; liaise with regulators and auditors.

• Lead ERP, automation and finance process improvement projects; introduce data-driven reporting and BI tools.

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting or Economics.

• Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA, CA or CIMA (required); MBA or CFA (advantage).

• 12+ years in finance, including 5+ years in senior finance leadership.

• Strong UAE/GCC experience, including Corporate Tax, VAT and multi-currency operations.

• Board reporting experience and hands-on ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar).

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercial thinking with advanced financial modelling skills.

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

• Clear communication with non-finance stakeholders.

• High integrity, sound judgement and attention to detail.

Click apply in the careers section of: www.thebussolagroup.com or send your CV, portfolio, and a short introduction to: [email protected]