We are looking for a Finance Director level candidate for our client in Dubai, a listed UK plc, which has been in business for over 100 yrs. This role will head the finance function on a daily basis across the business and reports to the CFO.



Responsibilities

• Support the CFO to make key business decisions
• Ensure timely and accurate group reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting for the division
• Be involved in contract negotiation and complex bids
• Manage the internal and external audits
• Lead on major transactions such as mergers & acquisitions, key partnerships, PPPs and joint ventures.
• Source potential acquisition targets and undertake initial DD
• Be an internal business partner to all heads of departments

Requirements

• No less than 15 years accounting / finance experience
• Minimum 5 years experience as senior FC or FD in an international public listed company (plc)
• Strong team leader
• Strong contractual and commercial experience
• A problem solver
• Strong technically experience – the ideal candidate would have done their earlier career in the Big 4
• Ability to negotiate and persuade at highest levels
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ICAEW, CPA etc)
• Up to date knowledge of IFRS