227 Finance Director jobs in Dubai

Apt Resources is searching for a dynamic and experienced Finance Director to lead the financial operations within a leading company in the Mining and Food Distribution sectors. This key leadership role will focus on optimizing financial performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives across both industries.

• Develop and execute financial strategies that align with organizational goals in both mining and food distribution sectors
• Oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities
• Analyze financial data and generate reports that provide insights into operational performance
• Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risks to ensure the company's financial health
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project development and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards across both industries
• Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA/ACCA preferred).
• Proven senior-level finance leadership experience, ideally in the mining sector or related industries.
• Exposure to or interest in the food distribution/FMCG industry is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple industries with agility and strategic focus.
• Strong communication skills in English; Portuguese or French would be an asset.
• Extensive experience with SAP

Salary: USD 5 to 7k depending on experience Net aftertaxdeductions

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Turn Finance into a profit engine — grow margins, sharpen investment, and drive Hello Chef's next stage of growth.

We're looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Finance Director to transform Finance into a true driver of profitable growth at Hello Chef. Reporting to the CEO and part of the senior management team, you'll be at the centre of decision-making, partnering with Product, Operations, Procurement, and Marketing to maximise value.

• Lead pricing strategy, ROI discipline, and OPEX control to grow contribution margin.
• Act as the hub across teams — embedding financial discipline into company-wide decisions.
• Own financial targeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning to give leaders a forward view with no surprises.
• Deliver reliable accounts and ensure compliance through effective oversight of both internal teams and outsourced partners.
• Build lean, scalable processes so Finance runs on insights, not admin.

• Market-competitive compensation with biannual reviews.
• Medical insurance, 22 days leave + annual flight allowance.
• Relocation support for Dubai.
• 50% Hello Chef discount + weekly tastings.
• Flat hierarchies, constant learning, and real ownership.

• Director

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

• Food and Beverage Services

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.
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Finance Director | Dubai | High-End Restaurant

A high-end restaurant located in the vibrant Dubai Marina is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Finance Director to oversee all financial operations. This is a senior leadership role within a luxury hospitality environment, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and support long-term business growth.

The Finance Director will be responsible for leading the restaurant's financial planning and control. This includes overseeing accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while providing valuable insights to drive profitability. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills and the ability to work closely with senior management in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or Law (a legal background is a strong plus).
• Minimum 5 years of finance leadership experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Proven expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide financial decision-making.
• Exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and business acumen.

• Salary: AED 25,000 – 30,000
• Visa provided
• Medical insurance provided
• Work schedule: 5 days per week, 2 days off

To apply for Finance Director | Dubai | High-End Restaurant, please send your CV in WORD document with up-to-date employment history and a full-length photo inserted on the CV.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment within 10 working days of the application.

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Hello Chef is scaling fast - launching new brands and product lines, and targeting 4x growth by 2032. To get there, Finance must transform from a reliable support function into a true driver of profitable growth.

We're hiring a Finance Director to lead that change. Reporting directly to the CEO and part of the senior management team, this role is about much more than numbers: it's about shaping how capital is invested, how pricing decisions are made, and how financial clarity drives growth across the business. This is an ideal opportunity if you want to take ownership of building a profit-driving Finance function in one of the UAE's most exciting growth companies.

Mission

Grow contribution margin and ROI year-on-year by making Finance the source of discipline, foresight, and accuracy in decision-making.

Accountabilities, Goals, and Outcomes

• Contribution margin and ROI improve year-on-year, with capital and OPEX consistently deployed to the highest-return areas.
• Leaders make confident, forward-looking decisions with no financial surprises, enabled by clear targets, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning.
• Finance delivers accurate, timely accounts with full compliance and lean, scalable processes that support growth.

What You'll Do

• Grow margin and ROI: Lead pricing strategy, enforce ROI discipline on investments, and drive OPEX efficiency by ensuring resources are directed to the highest-return areas.
• Provide foresight: Own financial targeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning to give leadership a forward view they can trust. Produce monthly analysis of contribution margin, surfacing insights and guiding peers on where improvements can be made to achieve commitments.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance: Oversee the finance team to deliver accurate month-end close, reconciliations, and reliable accounts. Manage outsourced partners for VAT, corporate tax, and filings, ensuring obligations are met without penalty.
• Build scalable processes: Strengthen controls, reporting rhythms, and systems so Finance runs lean and spends more time on insights than admin.
• Coordinate across functions: Act as the hub between Product, Operations, Procurement, and Marketing — embedding financial insight and discipline across functions so resources deliver maximum value.

Competencies

• Commercial finance & FP&A mastery: 8–10 years' experience, with strength in financial targeting, forecasting, scenario planning, capital allocation, and cash control.
• Margin impact & cost discipline: proven track record of improving contribution margin and ROI, with relentless focus on OPEX discipline, spending control, and eliminating waste.
• Leadership & influence:
  builds trust, develops the finance team, and communicates complex financials simply; holds peers accountable for commitments and guides leaders to make confident, forward-looking decisions.
• Accounting & reporting expertise:solid foundation in accounting (IFRS knowledge, ERP experience such as MS Business Central), with the ability to ensure accurate close, reconciliations, and reliable numbers for decision-making.
• Process & systems builder:designs lean, scalable processes and controls, managing outsourced partners for compliance and freeing time for analysis and insights.
• Sector experience (essential): background in FMCG, F&B, retail, or e-commerce, with deep familiarity in managing contribution margin, pricing, and cost discipline at scale.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive compensation with biannual performance reviews.
• 22 days annual leave, annual flight allowance, relocation support if moving to Dubai.
• Premium medical coverage (mental health, dental, optical), plus generous parental leave.
• 50% Hello Chef discount and weekly food tastings.
• A high-feedback, high-growth culture — clarity through job levels, frequent reflections, and real ownership.

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

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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Hello Chef is scaling fast - launching new brands and product lines, and targeting 4x growth by 2032. To get there, Finance must transform from a reliable support function into a true driver of profitable growth.

We’re hiring a Finance Director to lead that change. Reporting directly to the CEO and part of the senior management team, this role is about much more than numbers: it’s about shaping how capital is invested, how pricing decisions are made, and how financial clarity drives growth across the business. This is an ideal opportunity if you want to take ownership of building a profit-driving Finance function in one of the UAE’s most exciting growth companies.

Mission

Grow contribution margin and ROI year-on-year by making Finance the source of discipline, foresight, and accuracy in decision-making.

Accountabilities, Goals, and Outcomes

• Contribution margin and ROI improve year-on-year, with capital and OPEX consistently deployed to the highest-return areas.
• Leaders make confident, forward-looking decisions with no financial surprises, enabled by clear targets, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning.
• Finance delivers accurate, timely accounts with full compliance and lean, scalable processes that support growth.

What You’ll Do

• Grow margin and ROI: Lead pricing strategy, enforce ROI discipline on investments, and drive OPEX efficiency by ensuring resources are directed to the highest-return areas.
• Provide foresight: Own financial targeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning to give leadership a forward view they can trust. Produce monthly analysis of contribution margin, surfacing insights and guiding peers on where improvements can be made to achieve commitments.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance: Oversee the finance team to deliver accurate month-end close, reconciliations, and reliable accounts. Manage outsourced partners for VAT, corporate tax, and filings, ensuring obligations are met without penalty.
• Build scalable processes: Strengthen controls, reporting rhythms, and systems so Finance runs lean and spends more time on insights than admin.
• Coordinate across functions: Act as the hub between Product, Operations, Procurement, and Marketing — embedding financial insight and discipline across functions so resources deliver maximum value.

Competencies

• Commercial finance & FP&A mastery: 8–10 years’ experience, with strength in financial targeting, forecasting, scenario planning, capital allocation, and cash control.
• Margin impact & cost discipline: proven track record of improving contribution margin and ROI, with relentless focus on OPEX discipline, spending control, and eliminating waste.
• Leadership & influence:
  builds trust, develops the finance team, and communicates complex financials simply; holds peers accountable for commitments and guides leaders to make confident, forward-looking decisions.
• Accounting & reporting expertise:solid foundation in accounting (IFRS knowledge, ERP experience such as MS Business Central), with the ability to ensure accurate close, reconciliations, and reliable numbers for decision-making.
• Process & systems builder:designs lean, scalable processes and controls, managing outsourced partners for compliance and freeing time for analysis and insights.
• Sector experience (essential): background in FMCG, F&B, retail, or e-commerce, with deep familiarity in managing contribution margin, pricing, and cost discipline at scale.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive compensation with biannual performance reviews.
• 22 days annual leave, annual flight allowance, relocation support if moving to Dubai.
• Premium medical coverage (mental health, dental, optical), plus generous parental leave.
• 50% Hello Chef discount and weekly food tastings.
• A high-feedback, high-growth culture — clarity through job levels, frequent reflections, and real ownership.

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.

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  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.
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  Based in or willing to relocate to Dubai.