Head of Finance, Arabic Speaking, HealthHub, Dubai Festival City, Dubai
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About the Role
HealthHub is seeking an experienced Head of Finance with a strong healthcare background and Arabic language capability to lead financial strategy and operations. The role involves FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and supporting M&A activities.
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Responsibilities
- Lead all financial planning & analysis (FP&A) activities including budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning
- Oversee monthly management reporting and financial performance analysis
- Drive business performance reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost optimisation strategies
- Lead financial modelling and feasibility studies for new clinics, expansions, and investments
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and investment activities, including financial due diligence and business case evaluation
- Ensure robust financial governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
- Manage group reporting, audit, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with executive leadership to deliver data driven decision making and strategy execution
- Develop and implement SOPs, DoA, and financial policies
- Lead and develop a high performing finance team across multiple entities
Requirements
- Fluency in Arabic and English
- Proven experience in the healthcare sector (hospitals, clinics, or healthcare groups)
- Strong expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Minimum 10–15+ years of finance experience, including senior leadership roles
- Experience managing multi entity or group level finance operations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA is strongly preferred
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About the Role
- HealthHub is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance with a strong healthcare background, Arabic language capability, and deep FP&A expertise to lead the financial strategy and operations across the division.
- Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role will be critical in driving performance, supporting growth, and providing strategic financial leadership across multiple healthcare entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all financial planning & analysis (FP&A) activities including budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning
- Oversee monthly management reporting and financial performance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely insights
- Drive business performance reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost optimisation strategies
- Lead financial modelling and feasibility studies for new clinics, expansions, and investments
- Support and contribute to mergers, acquisitions, and investment activities, including financial due diligence and business case evaluation
- Ensure robust financial governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks across the healthcare division
- Manage group reporting, audit, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Partner closely with executive leadership to deliver data driven decision making and strategy execution
- Develop and implement SOPs, DoA, and financial policies to support operational excellence
- Lead and develop a high performing finance team across multiple entities
Mandatory Requirements
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory
- Proven experience in the healthcare sector (hospitals, clinics, or healthcare groups) is required
- Strong and demonstrable expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is essential
- Minimum 10–15+ years of finance experience, including senior leadership roles
- Experience managing multi entity or group level finance operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA is strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
- Strong commercial acumen with a business partnering mindset
- Advanced ERP knowledge (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- High level of integrity, leadership, and accountability
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead finance in a rapidly growing healthcare organisation
- Strategic exposure to senior leadership, M&A activities, and business transformation projects
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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