[Hiring] Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Dubai UAE

Position: Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Date Posted: 4 June 2026

Industry: Finance / Corporate Management / Executive Leadership

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Current Finance Director or CFO Level Experience with Team Management Background

Qualification: Fully Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or Equivalent)

Salary: AED 5000 to 10000 (estimated)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential

Description:

A prominent UAE-based organization is seeking an accomplished Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy and support long-term business growth. This executive-level opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced finance leader with a strong track record of transforming finance functions, driving operational excellence, and contributing to strategic business decisions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping financial performance, overseeing corporate transformation initiatives, and supporting growth through mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion activities. This position requires a commercially minded leader who can operate effectively across both SME and large corporate environments while leading high-performing finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the transformation, development, and optimization of the finance department

• Drive financial strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives

• Develop and implement robust financial controls, governance, and reporting frameworks

• Gain a deep understanding of business operations to support strategic decision-making

• Lead change management initiatives and improve organizational processes

• Provide executive leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities

• Support mergers, acquisitions, business exits, and corporate restructuring projects

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and operational efficiencies

• Oversee financial risk management and ensure regulatory compliance

• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing finance teams

Requirements:

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent) – mandatory

• Currently operating at Finance Director or CFO level

• Proven experience managing and leading finance teams

• Strong background in both SME and large corporate environments

• Experience driving finance transformation and organizational change

• Demonstrated success in strategic financial leadership and business partnering

• Previous involvement in mergers, acquisitions, business exits, or corporate transactions is highly advantageous

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

• Multi-industry experience is highly desirable

• Strong knowledge of:

• Financial strategy and corporate governance

• Departmental transformation and process improvement

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

• Financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting

• Corporate finance and risk management

• Retail, FMCG, and E-commerce business models

• Executive leadership and organizational change management

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