Head of Finance
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About the Role
A confidential organization in Dubai is seeking a hands-on, commercially astute Head of Finance to lead financial governance, performance management, and operational finance in the logistics and cold chain sector.
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Responsibilities
- Lead all finance functions: accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and audit
- Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operational and growth objectives
- Establish and enhance financial controls, policies, and procedures; drive ERP optimization and financial reporting tools
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long range financial planning processes
- Provide financial modelling and business case evaluations to support strategic decision making
- Partner with operational teams to identify cost optimization, margin enhancement, and efficiency opportunities
- Evaluate capital investments and expansion initiatives through robust financial analysis; develop and monitor key KPIs
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements: VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory obligations
- Lead internal and external audit engagements; drive closure of audit findings
- Establish and maintain risk management frameworks, controls, and mitigation plans
- Deliver high quality management reports, board presentations, and financial analysis
Requirements
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory
- 8–12 years of progressive finance leadership experience in mid to senior management roles
- Hands on operational finance experience in Logistics, 3PL, Cold Chain, Supply Chain, Transportation, or Industrial Services
- Comprehensive understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, financial regulations, and compliance requirements
- Proven expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management at a Business Unit level (strongly preferred)
- Track record in cost optimization, profitability improvement, and investment analysis (strongly preferred)
- Experience with ERP implementations and business intelligence tools (strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated experience managing multi disciplinary teams (Finance, Procurement, Administration) (strongly preferred)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills (strongly preferred)
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About the Role
- We are seeking a hands on, commercially astute Finance Leader to join a well established organization operating in the logistics, supply chain, and cold chain sector.
- Reporting to executive leadership, you will serve as a strategic business partner while maintaining full ownership of financial governance, performance management, compliance, and operational finance.
- Only candidates with hands on operational finance experience will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all finance functions: accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and audit.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operational and growth objectives.
- Establish and enhance financial controls, policies, and procedures; drive ERP optimization and financial reporting tools.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long range financial planning processes.
- Provide financial modelling and business case evaluations to support strategic decision making.
- Partner with operational teams to identify cost optimization, margin enhancement, and efficiency opportunities.
- Evaluate capital investments and expansion initiatives through robust financial analysis; develop and monitor key KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements: VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory obligations.
- Lead internal and external audit engagements; drive closure of audit findings.
- Establish and maintain risk management frameworks, controls, and mitigation plans.
- Deliver high quality management reports, board presentations, and financial analysis.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
- 8–12 years of progressive finance leadership experience in mid to senior management roles.
- Hands on operational finance experience in Logistics, 3PL, Cold Chain, Supply Chain, Transportation, or Industrial Services.
- Comprehensive understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proven expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management at a Business Unit level (strongly preferred).
- Track record in cost optimization, profitability improvement, and investment analysis (strongly preferred).
- Experience with ERP implementations and business intelligence tools (strongly preferred).
- Demonstrated experience managing multi disciplinary teams (Finance, Procurement, Administration) (strongly preferred).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills (strongly preferred).
Leadership Profile
- Trusted advisor with strong commercial acumen and sound business judgment.
- Balances governance and risk management with practical business support.
- Strong collaborator capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and discretion with confidential information.
- Leads by example through accountability, transparency, and ethical behaviour.
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