FINANCE DIRECTOR

Job Description : FINANCE DIRECTOR GCC OUT OF DUBAI Save job A unique opportunity awaits for an accomplished finance professional to join a globally recognised construction materials manufacturer as Finance Director for the GCC region, based in Dubai. As part of the Executive Committee, you will play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, ensuring robust financial control, and supporting sustainable expansion across multiple markets. As Finance Director – GCC, you will be entrusted with overall responsibility for shaping the financial landscape of the region. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating closely with senior leaders to drive strategic planning initiatives that underpin sustainable growth. You will analyse market trends to identify new revenue streams while ensuring rigorous financial controls are in place. By overseeing budgeting cycles, capital allocation decisions, risk management frameworks, and compliance protocols, you will safeguard both operational excellence and regulatory adherence. Your ability to nurture talent through mentoring and structured development programmes will be essential in building a resilient finance team equipped for future challenges. Success in this role hinges on your capacity to foster open communication channels across departments while championing best practices in process improvement. Your stewardship will directly impact not only profitability but also the broader mission of creating lasting value for customers and communities throughout the GCC. Lead the definition of regional finance strategy and translate it into actionable objectives and processes that ensure efficient, standardised, and transparent delivery of financial services across the GCC cluster. Participate actively as a member of the executive leadership team in key decisions affecting business outcomes and manage capital requests as well as budgeting processes. Oversee all aspects of financial operations including transaction processing systems, benefit plans administration, due diligence on new projects, contract negotiations, banking relationships, and investment activities. Your extensive background as a finance leader equips you with deep expertise in strategic planning, risk mitigation strategies, budgetary oversight, and stakeholder engagement at board level. You bring not only technical proficiency but also emotional intelligence—valuing empathy as much as analytical rigour when guiding teams through periods of transformation. Your approach is grounded in transparency; you build trust by communicating openly with colleagues at all levels. Experience navigating complex regulatory landscapes ensures you uphold best practices around compliance without losing sight of commercial imperatives. You thrive when sharing knowledge generously—mentoring emerging talent so they too can contribute meaningfully towards shared goals. Above all else, your passion for continuous learning keeps you adaptable amid changing market conditions while remaining steadfastly committed to ethical conduct. A Master’s degree in finance or business administration (MBA) is highly desirable along with certification as a Public Accountant, Management Accountant or Financial Accountant. At least 15 years’ experience in financial control or planning roles within large organisations is required for this executive appointment. Demonstrated success in senior management positions with a proven track record of delivering results through collaborative teamwork.

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