Head of Finance
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About the Role
WhizzHR is hiring a CFO/Head of Finance for a brand in Dubai. The role requires 12-20+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. The ideal candidate will lead the finance function for international group operations and drive financial strategy.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the overall finance function for the UAE and international group operations
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business growth objectives
- Manage group consolidation, statutory reporting, and financial governance
- Oversee treasury, cash flow management, banking relationships, and financing structures
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, Dutch GAAP, tax regulations, and transfer pricing requirements
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and post acquisition integration activities
- Drive ERP optimization, financial process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives
- Build and mentor the finance team while establishing scalable finance processes
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior management and shareholders
Requirements
- CA, ACCA, CPA, ACA, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent professional qualification
- 12–20+ years of progressive finance experience
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, Group Financial Controller, or equivalent)
- Experience managing international and multi entity operations
- Preferred industry experience in container trading, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, leasing, commodity trading, or other asset intensive businesses
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Role Overview
- WhizzHR is hiring a CFO / Head of Finance for a Brand in Dubai.
- The successful candidate should play a key role in shaping the future finance organization and participating in subsequent finance team recruitment.
Qualification
- CA, ACCA, CPA, ACA, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Additional certifications in treasury, corporate finance, or M&A would be advantageous.
Experience
- 12–20+ years of progressive finance experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, Group Financial Controller, or equivalent).
- Experience managing international and multi entity operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall finance function for the UAE and international group operations.
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
- Manage group consolidation, statutory reporting, and financial governance.
- Oversee treasury, cash flow management, banking relationships, and financing structures.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, Dutch GAAP, tax regulations, and transfer pricing requirements.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and post acquisition integration activities.
- Drive ERP optimization, financial process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Build and mentor the finance team while establishing scalable finance processes.
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior management and shareholders.
Preferred Industry Experience
- Container trading, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, leasing, commodity trading, or other asset intensive businesses.
- Strong exposure to working capital management, inventory financing, and international trade transactions.
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