Head of Finance & Strategy

Position: Head of Finance & Strategy

Location: Dubai

Role Overview

1. Financial Strategy & Business Planning

• Define and implement financial strategy across Tashkeel and Tasmeem Tashkeel
• Translate annual revenue goals into clear monthly and departmental targets
• Develop financial models to support decision-making across projects, expansions, and new initiatives
• Advise leadership on profitability, cost structures, and investment decisions
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations

2. Revenue Tracking & Performance Management

• Build and oversee real-time financial tracking systems aligned with Zoho and internal workflows
• Monitor performance across all departments including:
• Consultancy and design projects
• Production and fabrication
• Retail and product sales
• Workshops and programs
• Events and collaborations
• Establish department-level KPIs and ensure accountability
• Conduct regular performance reviews with department heads
• Identify underperforming areas and implement corrective strategies

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Track actual performance against forecasts and adjust strategies accordingly
• Deliver clear, structured financial reports to leadership, including:
• Revenue breakdowns
• Profitability per project and department
• Cash flow analysis
• Ensure all financial data is accurate, timely, and actionable

4. Project Profitability & Cost Control

• Work closely with the Director of Operations & Commercial Strategy, Project Manager, and Tasmeem Tashkeel design team to:
• Evaluate project budgets before approval
• Track project profitability in real time
• Ensure pricing reflects actual costs and required margins
• Align commercial strategy with operational execution across all projects
• Implement systems to ensure:
• No project proceeds without full financial clarity
• Margins are protected, monitored, and improved over time
• Cost structures are transparent across materials, production, staffing, and external suppliers
• Analyze and continuously optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality and delivery standards across Tashkeel and Tasmeem Tashkeel outputs.

5. Departmental Target Setting & Accountability

• Define financial targets per department and revenue stream
• Align targets with business objectives and team capacity
• Create a culture of financial ownership across teams
• Support department heads in understanding and improving their financial performance
• Work closely with Business Development and Marketing teams to align sales targets with financial goals

6. Systems & Process Implementation

• Optimize the use of Zoho to ensure all projects and financial data are properly tracked
• Ensure every project is logged, monitored, and financially evaluated
• Implement structured workflows linking:
• Project initiation → budgeting → execution → profitability review
• Establish standard financial procedures across the organization

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• General Manager
• Director of Operations & Commercial Strategy
• Project Manager
• Business Development team
• Marketing team
• Accounts team
• Ensure all departments are aligned with financial objectives and performance expectations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• 8–12 years of experience in finance, strategy, or commercial roles
• Experience in multi-revenue stream businesses such as:
• Creative consultancies
• Design studios
• Hospitality groups
• Proven experience in financial planning, business performance management, and forecasting
• Strong understanding of the UAE business environment

Key Skills

• Strong commercial and strategic thinking
• Ability to translate financial data into business decisions
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills across creative and operational teams
• Ability to build and implement systems, not just manage them

Key Performance Indicators (Kpis)

• Achievement of overall monthly and annual revenue targets
• Accuracy and effectiveness of financial forecasting
• Improvement in project and departmental profitability
• Implementation and adoption of financial tracking systems (Zoho)
• Reduction of inefficiencies and cost leakages
• Clarity, consistency, and usability of financial reporting
• Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Financial Manager: 5 years (Required)
• Financial Advisor: 3 years (Required)

Language

• English (Required)