50 Financial Leadership jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Finance Director to oversee all financial aspects of our operations, driving growth and ensuring stability in a fast-paced environment.

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting standards.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, ideally in the industry.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage a team.

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Nationality: Any Nationality

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

We are currently hiring a senior finance leader to join a high-impact initiative based in Abu Dhabi. This role is exclusive to Emirati professionals and presents an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant project with exposure to senior-level stakeholders.

The selected candidate will be responsible for full financial oversight, including budgeting, planning, forecasting, and resource allocation. This contract-based role delivered through an established third-party solutions provider will require working closely with cross-functional teams and key external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning and management process
• Oversee budget allocation and monitoring across various functions
• Provide strategic insights on financial performance and risk
• Support procurement and vendor financial reviews
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting

Emirati National (UAE passport holder)

12+ years of experience in finance leadership roles (e.g., CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance)

Proven track record in managing large-scale budgets and financial operations

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience within project-based or fast-paced environments preferred

This opportunity offers high-level exposure, leadership responsibility, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a strategic national initiative. Ideal for finance professionals seeking to elevate their impact and expand their portfolio with a prestigious engagement.

Our organisation is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Strategist to lead our finance team and drive business growth through effective financial planning and management.

Accounting Leader Sought

We are seeking a seasoned accounting professional to join our finance team as a Chief Accountant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the finalization of accounts, ensuring timely closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual books. They will lead the preparation of financial statements and management reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.

This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role in a dynamic organization, working closely with project managers and operational teams to provide financial insights and analysis for ongoing and new projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to multitask and manage deadlines effectively.

The selected individual will oversee project accounting and cost control, including budget tracking, billing, and profitability analysis. They will ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT filings, audits, and other statutory reports. Additionally, they will supervise and mentor junior accountants, supporting continuous improvement and professional growth.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a professional accounting qualification, such as CA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Chief Accountant or Senior Accountant. Industry experience in engineering, construction, marine, or project-based environments is highly preferred.

Key qualifications include:

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• A strong command of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
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• Advanced Excel skills
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• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, budgeting techniques, cost analysis, and project financials
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• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills
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• Ability to manage deadlines, multitask, and lead a small finance team effectively
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We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our team.

• Drafting and implementing group accounting policies
• Initiating and implementing internal control processes
• Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of entity and consolidated financial reports
• Supervising cash flow planning to ensure availability of funds for operational needs
• Developing and compiling financial budgets and forecasts

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
• Audit experience (preferably internal and external audit) and strong accounting background
• At least 7-8 years of experience in Audit and/or Finance functions
• Self-starter with aptitude for building a finance function

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, continuous in-house training and mentoring, annual team off-site, active support of a healthy lifestyle, and family-friendly benefits.

Persistence Labs is a global team of highly motivated and skilled individuals working towards a common goal. We have a total of 4 functions across each product team - Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Business Development, as well as a corporate team responsible for Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Finance.

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to lead our accounting department.

The ideal candidate will have international exposure and a proven track record in strategic financial planning, review of financial statements, preparation and review of financial budgets/forecasts, and preparing documentation, policies, agreements for transfer pricing intra company.

• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to the leadership team
• Ensure the financial health of the organization by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
• Prepare standard financial statements, cash flow, budget, branch performance and variance analysis, and related statements on time
• Develop, recommend and direct all short-term and long-range financial plans consistent with corporate philosophy and strategies
• Oversee the development of and monitor adherence to operational and capital budgets and develop cost containment strategies as required
• Analyze financial information provided by project management teams and identify trends in financial performance

• Analytical - synthesizes complex or diverse information
• Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Communication - able to articulate clearly and persuasively challenges and opportunities in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings
• Delegation - delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
• Leadership - inspires and motivates others to perform and accepts 360 feedback

• Chartered Accountant with advanced qualifications e.g. CMA, CPA, MBA/EMBA
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in mid-size international companies

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Mobility: Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a confined environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells
• Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively
• Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively

Financial Director Position

This role oversees the entire financial management process from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills and experience in leading month-end close processes.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and approving all journal entries, maintaining the Chart of Accounts, and delivering accurate financial statements.

Additionally, this person must be able to identify and escalate financial risks to senior leadership with clear data-backed reporting.

Bonus qualifications include experience working in SaaS or eLearning environments and proficiency in ERPs like Zoho Books, Xero, or NetSuite.

A Financial Director in this position will be onsite to lead real-time close meetings, review source documentation, and collaborate closely with operational and finance teams.

They will ensure that month-end close is on time, accurate, and complete, with no unexplained entries or missing reconciliations.

As a seasoned professional, this individual will also maintain control processes, build stronger internal controls, and present clear and actionable financial reports to leadership.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 8 years of experience in accounting, and at least 2 years as a Controller or final reviewer.

Mastery of GAAP or IFRS and fluency in English communication are also required.

Key Role: Financial Leader

Location: Onsite – UAE

About the Job:

This is a hands-on, embedded position where you will lead our month-end close process. You'll review and approve all journal entries and reconciliations, maintain our Chart of Accounts, and deliver timely financial reports.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close process from start to finish
• Review and approve all journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain the Chart of Accounts and posting discipline
• Deliver monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements

Required Skills:

We're looking for someone with 8+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years as a Controller or final reviewer. You should have mastery of GAAP or IFRS, proficiency in ERPs like Zoho Books or Xero, and strong English communication skills.

Bonus Experience:

A plus if you've worked in SaaS, eLearning, or fintech environments, built or cleaned up close processes, liaised with regulators, or have experience with UAE tax systems and cross-border operations.

What We Offer:

This is a full-time leadership role where you'll work closely with our Finance Manager and other teams. You'll have complete visibility and control over our financial processes and will be responsible for presenting our finance health status to our CEO.

If you're a detail-oriented, process-driven leader who is passionate about finance, we'd love to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Director to lead our private banking operations in the Middle East and North Africa region.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong background in finance, leadership, and international business to make a significant impact on our organization.

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance our private banking proposition across all international private banking countries in the MENA region.
• Lead the build-out and enhancement of key client groups and private banking services, including investment advisory, wealth management, and bespoke solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute commercial arrangements, sourcing and selection, and agreements.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to effectively deliver and manage value propositions.
• Spearhead training and development initiatives to enhance knowledge and integrity of client-centric value propositions.

• A bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Banking/Marketing or Liberal Arts (Economics/Computer Science/Math).
• An Advanced Degree: Masters in Business Administration (MBA) strongly recommended and/or a professional designation a plus.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in the MENA region, as well as finance, investments, and coverage/private banking engagement.
• Broad knowledge of asset classes and products such as mutual funds, closed-ended funds, LP-GP structures, and structured products, amongst others.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in Private Banking with a strong knowledge of the MENA region, management, private banking, investment banking and/or investment management.