Head of Finance

About This Role

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Finance in United Arab Emirates. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader to shape and scale the financial operations of a fast-growing organization operating at the intersection of fintech, payments, and blockchain technology. The role offers broad ownership across financial strategy, operational excellence, compliance, and treasury management, while working closely with executive leadership to support business growth. You will play a central role in driving financial performance, improving internal processes, and supporting the development of innovative payment solutions. The environment is highly collaborative, international, and innovation-driven, with strong exposure to emerging technologies and digital finance ecosystems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings and enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Flexibility, autonomy, and continuous learning are core elements of the company culture.

Accountabilities

• Lead the overall financial strategy and take ownership of the company’s profit and loss management, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee all core financial operations such as treasury management, liquidity planning, cash flow monitoring, invoicing, collateral management, and settlement processes.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting aligned with accounting standards and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate closely with leadership teams across operations, legal, compliance, and technology to support strategic initiatives and business decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, banking partners, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of innovative financial products and internal tools that improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Monitor developments within the crypto, blockchain, and payments industries to anticipate regulatory and market changes.
• Establish and maintain effective risk management frameworks to safeguard financial stability and company assets.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in financial controlling, finance management, or similar leadership roles within fintech companies, banking institutions, or payment environments.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, compliance requirements, and financial regulations.
• Proven ability to lead financial operations in fast-paced and rapidly evolving industries.
• Experience managing treasury activities, cash flow, financial planning, and operational finance functions.
• Knowledge of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and decentralized finance (DeFi) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA are considered a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment with adaptable schedules to support work-life balance.
• Dedicated budget for professional development, learning programs, and industry conferences.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovation projects and research initiatives during dedicated work time.
• Flat organizational structure that encourages autonomy, ownership, and visibility of ideas.
• Access to modern equipment and tools to support productivity and collaboration.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding and evolving industry.
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture driven by innovation and shared goals.
• Exposure to cutting-edge fintech and blockchain technologies in an international environment.

How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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