Finance Director
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About the Role
The Royal Library seeks a Finance Director to oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. This part-time hybrid role in Dubai requires strong financial planning skills and experience in public sector or non-profit environments.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee core financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring financial performance
- Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and local regulations
- Develop financial policies, guide cost control initiatives, and analyze financial data to support decision making
- Advise leadership on long term financial planning
- Collaborate with internal departments to manage funding, track project finances, and optimize resource allocation
Requirements
- Strong finance foundation including Financial Planning skills
- Proficiency in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting
- Advanced Analytical Skills
- Experience in financial control, compliance, and risk management
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA) are an advantage
- Proficiency with modern financial systems and tools including ERP software
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and manage part time hybrid schedules
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Role Description
- The Finance Director will oversee core financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring financial performance to support the library’s strategic objectives.
- This is a part time hybrid role based in Dubai, with a combination of on site work and some work from home flexibility.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with relevant accounting standards and local regulations.
- Developing financial policies, guiding cost control initiatives, analyzing financial data to support decision making, and advising leadership on long term financial planning.
- Collaborating with internal departments to manage funding, track project finances, and optimize resource allocation.
Qualifications
- Strong finance foundation, including Finance and Financial Planning skills, enabling effective budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial guidance.
- Proficiency in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting, with the ability to prepare, review, and present accurate and timely reports to stakeholders.
- Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide clear recommendations for operational and strategic decisions.
- Experience in financial control, compliance, and risk management, preferably within public sector, cultural institutions, or non profit environments.
- Relevant academic background such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) are an advantage.
- Proficiency with modern financial systems and tools, including ERP software, spreadsheets, and data visualization platforms.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and explain financial information to non financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage part time hybrid schedules, and prioritize tasks across multiple projects and deadlines.
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