Head of Finance
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About the Role
A consulting firm is seeking a Head of Finance for a fast-growing real estate business in Dubai. This senior leadership role requires leading the finance function end-to-end, serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership, and driving financial performance across a multi-unit organization.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, providing clear direction and ongoing coaching
- Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance
- Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision making and business planning
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, internal controls, and reporting frameworks
- Support growth initiatives, business transformation projects, and operational improvement programmes
- Act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, delivering commercially focused financial insight
- Develop financial strategies aligned with both short term objectives and long term organisational goals
- Ensure the finance function effectively supports multiple business units, departments, and operational stakeholders
Requirements
- Qualified accountant — ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent professional designation
- Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of five or more people
- 10–15 years of experience within a large, complex, and fast paced organisation
- Strong commercial and strategic finance capability
- Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and constructively challenge senior stakeholders
- Experience supporting business growth, transformation, and operational excellence initiatives
- Executive presence and leadership maturity to operate credibly at the most senior levels
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About The Role
- A consulting firm is retained to identify a Head of Finance for a fast growing real estate business based in Dubai, UAE.
- This is a senior leadership position requiring both technical depth and strong commercial acumen.
- The successful candidate will lead the finance function end to end, serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, and drive financial performance across a complex, multi unit organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, providing clear direction and ongoing coaching.
- Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance.
- Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision making and business planning.
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, internal controls, and reporting frameworks.
- Support growth initiatives, business transformation projects, and operational improvement programmes.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, delivering commercially focused financial insight.
- Develop financial strategies aligned with both short term objectives and long term organisational goals.
- Ensure the finance function effectively supports multiple business units, departments, and operational stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant — ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent professional designation.
- Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of five or more people.
- 10–15 years of experience within a large, complex, and fast paced organisation.
- Strong commercial and strategic finance capability, with the ability to translate financial data into business insight.
- Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
- Experience supporting business growth, transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Executive presence and leadership maturity to operate credibly at the most senior levels of an organisation.
Location
- This role is based in Dubai, UAE. Candidates must be available to work on site in Dubai.
About Senna
- Senna is a careers platform for finance candidates who want better opportunities and more strategic career guidance.
- We help professionals clarify their ambitions, target the right roles, and access expert support tailored to their goals across the MENA finance market.
- Senna is built to help candidates move with stronger direction, sharper positioning, and greater momentum.
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