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Head of Finance

Whizz HR
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
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Overview

WhizzHR is hiring

Cfo And Head Of Finance

for a Brand in Dubai

Our immediate focus will be on identifying and shortlisting high-calibre CFO / Head of Finance candidates.

Given the strategic importance of this role, we believe the successful candidate should not only possess the technical expertise required for a complex international group but should also play a key role in shaping the future finance organization and participating in subsequent finance team recruitment.

Qualification

  • CA, ACCA, CPA, ACA, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Additional certifications in treasury, corporate finance, or M&A would be advantageous.

Experience

  • 12–20+ years of progressive finance experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, Group Financial Controller, or equivalent).
  • Experience managing international and multi-entity operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall finance function for the UAE and international group operations.
  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
  • Manage group consolidation, statutory reporting, and financial governance.
  • Oversee treasury, cash flow management, banking relationships, and financing structures.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, Dutch GAAP, tax regulations, and transfer pricing requirements.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integration activities.
  • Drive ERP optimization, financial process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Build and mentor the finance team while establishing scalable finance processes.
  • Provide strategic financial insights to senior management and shareholders.

Preferred Industry Experience

  • Container trading, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, leasing, commodity trading, or other asset-intensive businesses.
  • Strong exposure to working capital management, inventory financing, and international trade transactions.
  • Share your Resume at [email protected]

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