122 Finance Director jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The American University in the Emirates is looking for a Finance Director who will serve as the strategic leader overseeing all financial operations of the university. This role ensures the university's fiscal health by developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Finance Director will work closely with senior leadership to support the university's mission and long-term goals.

Range of Salary Package: AED 25,000 (subject to experience) with additional benefits

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
• Must be bilingual (speaks English and Arabic fluently)
• Preferably has proven experience in higher education

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the higher education sector or a large, complex organization is an advantage.

Job Description

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the university’s mission and strategic goals.
• Provide leadership in financial planning, forecasting, and investment management.
• Advise the executive team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard university assets and minimize financial risks.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring successful audits and resolving any findings.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and procurement processes.
• Optimize financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to align financial planning with institutional priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and financial institutions.

Our client is a prominent player in the lubricants and oil industry, operating across global markets with a strong presence in the Middle East. The business is part of a larger international group and is recognized for its innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to sustainability. With ambitious growth plans in the region, they are looking to strengthen their leadership team.

• Lead all financial operations across the Middle East region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with global standards.
• Partner with the regional CEO and leadership team to drive strategic planning, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk mitigation.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team across multiple countries.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and coordinate audits and tax filings.
• Provide insights and analysis to support business growth, cost control, and investment planning.
• Represent the region in global finance discussions and liaise with the group finance function.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 10-15 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in the UAE is essential.
• Prior experience working in the UK or Europe is also essential.
• Strong preference for candidates with a background in Big 4 firms; candidates making the transition from Big 4 into industry are encouraged to apply.
• Proven senior finance leadership experience, ideally within the energy, oil & gas, or industrial sectors.
• Commercially minded with experience supporting growth in a regional or multi-country setup.
• Strong knowledge of Middle East financial regulations and international reporting standards.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Dubai.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Overview:
As a Finance Director at PSdigital, you will oversee all financial aspects of our operations, ensuring financial stability and driving growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Manage financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Monitor financial performance and provide reports to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation, optimizing working capital.
• Oversee financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with teams across departments to improve financial efficiency.
• Develop financial strategies and policies aligned with company goals.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders like banks, auditors, and investors.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, ideally in the Media & Advertising industry.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and valuation.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage a team.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience with corporate or related fields is preferred.

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Black & Grey HR is recruiting for one of the top tier construction leaders in Abu Dhabi. Our client is seeking a highly experienced Finance Director to spearhead their finance function blending highlevel strategic oversight with operational precision to fuel sustainable is a careerdefining opportunity for a forwardthinking finance professional to influence decisionmaking optimize financial performance and lead a highcaliber team in a fastpaced ambitious environment.
Core responsibilities:
Define and execute the finance strategy ensuring alignment with corporate vision and longterm objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership providing datadriven insights to guide business growth and profitability.
Build and mentor a toptier finance team fostering a culture of excellence accountability and continuous development.
Drive talent initiatives to cultivate futureready finance professionals.
Lead the annual budgeting forecasting and longterm financial planning processes.
Monitor financial KPIs identify trends and implement corrective actions to ensure fiscal discipline.
Optimize working capital through proactive cash flow receivables and payables strategies.
Ensure flawless financial reporting under IFRS and local regulatory standards.
Oversee tax strategy VAT compliance and statutory filings.
Champion the adoption and optimization of SAP Finance modules to enhance automation and efficiency.
Strengthen relationships with banks auditors regulators and internal stakeholders to align financial operations with business needs.
Develop and enforce robust financial policies risk frameworks and internal controls.
Deliver precise actionable financial reports to executives and board members.
Translate complex financial data into strategic insights to guide executive decisionmaking.
Requirements Bachelor s degree in Finance Accounting or related field Master s degree or professional certifications (e.g. CPA CMA ACCA) preferred.
10 years in finance within large corporate environments ideally within construction engineering or related sectors.
Strong expertise in IFRS tax compliance ERP systems (preferably SAP) and financial digitalization.
A strategic thinker who balances bigpicture oversight with handson operational execution.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proven track record in process optimization and team development.
A leader who thrives in a multicultural highperformance setting.
Benefits Competitive compensation and career growth potential.
If you re ready to take on a finance leadership role where your expertise will drive tangible impact apply now or reach out to discuss this opportunity further.
(Note: While this role is based in Abu Dhabi international finance leaders are encouraged to apply.)
- Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, Master s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) preferred. - 10+ years in finance, within large corporate environments, ideally within construction, engineering, or related sectors. - Strong expertise in IFRS, tax compliance, ERP systems (preferably SAP), and financial digitalization. - A strategic thinker who balances big-picture oversight with hands-on operational execution. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. - Proven track record in process optimization and team development. - A leader who thrives in a multicultural, high-performance setting.

The American University in the Emirates is looking for a Finance Director who will serve as the strategic leader overseeing all financial operations of the university. This role ensures the university's fiscal health by developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Finance Director will work closely with senior leadership to support the university's mission and long-term goals.

Range of Salary Package: AED 25,000 (subject to experience) with additional benefits

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
• Must be bilingual (speaks English and Arabic fluently)
• Preferably has proven experience in higher education

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the higher education sector or a large, complex organization is an advantage.

Job Description

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the university’s mission and strategic goals.
• Provide leadership in financial planning, forecasting, and investment management.
• Advise the executive team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard university assets and minimize financial risks.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring successful audits and resolving any findings.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and procurement processes.
• Optimize financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to align financial planning with institutional priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and financial institutions.

The American University in the Emirates is looking for a Finance Director who will serve as the strategic leader overseeing all financial operations of the university. This role ensures the university's fiscal health by developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Finance Director will work closely with senior leadership to support the university's mission and long-term goals.

Range of Salary Package: AED 25,000 (subject to experience) with additional benefits

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
• Must be bilingual (speaks English and Arabic fluently)
• Preferably has proven experience in higher education.

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the higher education sector or a large, complex organization is an advantage.

Job Description

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the university’s mission and strategic goals.
• Provide leadership in financial planning, forecasting, and investment management.
• Advise the executive team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard university assets and minimize financial risks.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring successful audits and resolving any findings.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and procurement processes.
• Optimize financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to align financial planning with institutional priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and financial institutions.

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Australia and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

Job Description

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management. They will collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop strategies, assess financial performance, and make data-driven decisions to support the company's goals and growth.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative personality

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements, reports, and performance analyses to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting principles, and industry standards
• Provide in-depth financial analysis and insights to support decision-making
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to mitigate risks
• Develop and maintain internal controls and policies to safeguard company assets and financial integrity
• Lead and manage the finance department, ensuring efficient operations and performance
• Mentor and develop finance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Oversee cash flow management and optimize working capital
• Manage financial relationships with banks, investors, and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to tax laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance policies
• Oversee audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Support strategic mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure alignment of financial objectives with overall business strategy

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Masters or professional certification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, CFA is a plus)
• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, with a minimum of 8-10 years in finance or accounting, including 5+ years in a managerial role
• Strong understanding of financial management principles, financial forecasting, and budgeting
• Experience with financial modeling, reporting, and analysis
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and financial compliance requirements
• Strong proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (ideally previous Netsuite experience)
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex financial issues

Why join AESG?

AESG is multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• A huge amount of freedom for our high performing employees
• Great career opportunities as the company continues to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture

Our client is an international trading company, that is starting up operations in JLT, Dubai, UAE.

We are seeking an experienced and analytical finance director with strong numerical skills to drive our organization's financial operations and improve financial performance.
Duties for the finance director will include supervising accounting staff, overseeing internal controls, setting financial targets, implementing fund-raising strategies, engaging with investors, developing a financial strategy, conducting feasibility studies, monitoring expenditure, overseeing annual insurance, treasury, monitoring cash flow, evaluating investments, and managing tax compliance.
Responsibilities:

• Directing financial planning and strategy.
• Analyzing and reporting on financial performance.
• Overseeing audit and tax functions.
• Developing and implementing accounting policies.
• Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets.
• Training accounting staff.
• Assessing, managing, and minimizing risk.
• Managing internal controls.
• Managing the receipt, banking, and protection of company funds.
• Advising senior managers on risk assessments, including company loans, investments, and liquidity.
• Anticipating the company's borrowing needs.
• Maintaining the financial systems and policies controlling the company's treasury activities.
• Maintaining third-party financial activities.
• Handling outsourced Treasury functions.
• Preparing budgets and financial statements.
• Submitting forecasting and financial reports.
• Implementing legislative and financial policies.

Qualifications:

• bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• With a minimum of 5 years similar experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong aptitude for math.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Australia and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

Job Description

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management. They will collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop strategies, assess financial performance, and make data-driven decisions to support the company's goals and growth.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative personality

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements, reports, and performance analyses to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting principles, and industry standards
• Provide in-depth financial analysis and insights to support decision-making
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to mitigate risks
• Develop and maintain internal controls and policies to safeguard company assets and financial integrity
• Lead and manage the finance department, ensuring efficient operations and performance
• Mentor and develop finance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Oversee cash flow management and optimize working capital
• Manage financial relationships with banks, investors, and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to tax laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance policies
• Oversee audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Support strategic mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure alignment of financial objectives with overall business strategy

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Masters or professional certification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, CFA is a plus)
• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, with a minimum of 8-10 years in finance or accounting, including 5+ years in a managerial role
• Strong understanding of financial management principles, financial forecasting, and budgeting
• Experience with financial modeling, reporting, and analysis
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and financial compliance requirements
• Strong proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (ideally previous Netsuite experience)
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex financial issues

Why join AESG?

AESG is multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• A huge amount of freedom for our high performing employees
• Great career opportunities as the company continues to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture
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