Head of Finance & Operations
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About the Role
We are partnering with a fast-growing international partnerships and commercial advisory business operating across the US and Middle East to appoint a hands-on Head of Finance & Operations.
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Overview
We are partnering with a fast-growing international partnerships and commercial advisory business operating across the US and Middle East to appoint a hands-on Head of Finance & Operations.
This is a high-impact role working closely with the CEO, taking full ownership of finance and operational administration across UAE and US entities.
The business operates in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment with international clients, long-term commercial contracts, and ambitious growth plans.
The successful individual will bring a builder mentality, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to independently run finance operations end-to-end in a lean, globally connected business
Key Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day finance operations across UAE and US entities
- Manage monthly reporting, cashflow, forecasting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and management accounts
- Oversee UAE compliance, payroll, entity administration, visas, and government portals
- Manage US payroll and finance operations
- Maintain financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational discipline
- Support the CEO with financial insight, process improvement, and operational scalability
Required Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
- Strong UAE and US reporting experience
- Proven experience independently running finance operations within a small or mid-sized international business
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Gusto, and Ramp
- Experience managing UAE payroll, compliance, and government processes
- Strong organisational skills with a proactive, ownership-led approach
The Opportunity
- Fully remote role based in the UAE with flexibility
- High-autonomy environment working closely with senior leadership
- Opportunity to help professionalise and scale an international business
- Flexible structure considered (full-time or fractional depending on profile)
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