Financial Advisor

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Management, Strategic Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 16 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 18 years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Extensive experience in strategic finance, governance, compliance, risk management, financial advisory, and executive decision support.
• Strong exposure to listed companies, capital markets, investment institutions, sovereign entities, regulatory bodies, or large government organizations is highly preferred.
• Proven experience supporting Board members, executive committees, or C-suite stakeholders.

Professional Certifications

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

• ACCA
• CA

• Advanced IFRS Certification

Strategic Financial Advisory

• Provide strategic financial advice on major projects, investments, transformation initiatives, and partnership opportunities.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies, valuation assessments, scenario modelling, and long-term financial forecasting.
• Analyze financial, investment, regulatory, and risk implications of strategic initiatives.
• Advise on capital structure, funding strategies, and investment opportunities.
• Monitor economic, financial, and regulatory trends and provide executive-level insights.

Executive Decision Support

• Review and analyze financial memoranda, business cases, and strategic proposals submitted to senior leadership.
• Prepare executive financial reports and Board-level analytical presentations.
• Assess strategic alternatives and provide recommendations highlighting financial impact, risks, and opportunities.
• Support resource allocation decisions through portfolio-level financial analysis.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Advise on financial governance frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate financial, tax, and regulatory requirements impacting strategic decisions.
• Assess financial risks associated with major initiatives and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support governance enhancement initiatives aligned with international best practices.

Financial Transformation & Innovation

• Provide advisory support on digital finance transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to AI, automation, analytics, and financial technology projects.
• Support the development of executive dashboards and financial performance monitoring frameworks.
• Drive initiatives focused on financial sustainability, revenue optimization, and operational efficiency.
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• About the Opportunity
• A leading government entity in the UAE is seeking an experienced

Financial Advisor