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