Group Finance Director

Hays Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Group Finance Director Hays Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates We are seeking a seasoned Group Finance Director to lead and oversee the financial strategy, planning, and operations across our group of companies. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead group-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Oversee consolidated financial reporting and ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP. Drive strategic financial initiatives, including capital structuring, investment analysis, and M&A support. Manage treasury, tax planning, and risk management functions across the group. Partner with executive leadership to align financial goals with business strategy. Lead and mentor finance teams across multiple business units and geographies. Ensure robust internal controls and governance frameworks are in place. Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies. Ideal Candidate Profile: 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role . Proven experience in managing group-level finance functions across multiple entities or regions. Strong knowledge of financial modeling, reporting standards, and compliance. Strategic thinker with excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience in sectors such as (insert relevant sectors, e.g., transportation, education, investment) is a plus. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hays by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Director” roles. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 22 hours ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 months ago Chief Financial & Shared Services Officer (Investment Regulatory Authority) Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Director- Leveraged & Acquisition Finance Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 6 months ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 months ago Senior Director, Capital Formation - Gulf Region Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 months ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 months ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Entertainment Director - Sea World Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 11 months ago Regional Financial Controller, Trilogy (Remote) - $400,000/year USD Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates$200.00-$200.003 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 6 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Manager - Financial & Strategic Petroleum Affairs Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Manager, Hedge Accounting - Group Finance Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 18 hours ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 19 hours ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 16 minutes ago Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 7 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr