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Finance Director – Agri Commodities Procurement & Trading (Arabic Speaker)

Tura Executive
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Director
1 months ago
Financial StrategyBudgeting & ForecastingFinancial ReportingCash Flow ManagementInvestment AnalysisRisk Management
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Finance Director – Agri Commodities Procurement & Trading (Arabic Speaker)

We are currently partnering with a leading global commodities group to appoint a

Finance Director

to join their leadership team in Dubai.

This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded finance leader who will act as a true business partner to senior management, driving financial strategy, performance, and growth across the region.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a seasoned finance professional with deep experience in

agribusiness and commodities procurement (wheat, corn, feed grains)

, combining strategic oversight with the ability to operate hands-on in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead overall financial strategy, planning, and performance management across the MENA region, leveraging deep expertise in global trade flows to drive commercial value.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership on commercial decision-making, investments, and growth initiatives
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization to enhance profitability
  • Oversee treasury, capital structure, cash flow, and working capital management
  • Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks
  • Deliver high-quality management reporting and actionable insights to support strategic decisions
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across trading, procurement, and operations teams

Requirements

  • Professional qualification: CA / ACCA / CPA (MBA preferred)
  • 12–15+ years’ experience, with a strong track record in senior finance leadership roles
  • Proven experience within agribusiness, commodities trading, or procurement (wheat, corn, feed grains)
  • Strong expertise in financial strategy, FP&A, treasury, and risk management
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building and managing teams
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and financial modelling
  • Fluent Arabic and English are essential (coverage of Egypt and wider MENA region)
  • Why Apply?
  • This is a rare opportunity to step into a
  • Finance Director role within a growing, globally active commodities platform
  • , where you will play a key role in shaping regional strategy and driving tangible business impact.

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