Finance Director (Arabic)

Our client is a large marketing / PR company in the UAE. Reporting into a newly appointed COO, this role is initially heavily focused on reviewing the existing finance team, improving where possible and building internal relationships with the SMT. We’re looking for someone who’s young and dynamic, and would even consider someone at Managerial level from Big 4, looking for their first step into industry.ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the organization and its people/culture in order to be effective to the business as a whole and an important business partner to the COOProvide strategic decision support and analysisFully review the current finance structure, and implement changes to policies and procedures where neededUnderstand the industry market dynamics and the company’s approach in the industryUndertake full budget processImproving revenue and P&L forecasting accuracyImproving business productivity through best practice sharing and ROI analysisStrategic analysis and insightOptimize the company’s performance management processes, procedures and methods in conjunction with the local businessesEnsure effective communication and understanding of the financial, tax, and business performance processes and methodologies in order to influence decision‑makingEnsure strong financial training and development of management teamsParticipate and influence overall business decisions through strategic, market, and business model knowledgeOwn a CarAnyHave Driving LicenceAnyLanguagesArabic – Fluent / ExcellentEnglish – Fluent / ExcellentJob Skills10+ years of broad financial leadership and partnering experience in top control and compliance culturesExperience of working in improving environmentsRoom to grow professionally and personally. Candidates should be keen to develop their career furtherProven broad functional finance skills including accounting, business, planning, treasury, bankingStrong business acumen, proven strategic skills, intellectual agilityStrong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships across country and cultural boundariesProven ability to influence, negotiate, establish credibility and partnership at all levels of an organizationLeadership skills and the ability to “get things done”“Can do” and “thinking out of the box” attitude combined with a hands‑on, roll‑up‑sleeves approachCourageous, rigorous, firm and demandingManages people and departments wellStrong values, integrity and accountability attitudeEducationBachelor Degree is required with an advanced financial degree or certificationMBA from a renowned institute is preferredACA / CIMA / ACCA or other internationally recognised accountancy qualification 10 years PQESalary guideline: AED 35k gross/month#J-18808-Ljbffr