# Head of Finance & Business Partnering - UAE National — Michael Page

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 30,000 to 32,253 per month (employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-29
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/head-of-finance-business-partnering-uae-national-at-michael-page-4471275330?_l=en

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## Description

• Build a finance function

• UAE National finance leader required

About Our Client

Our client is building a new, high-profile organisation undergoing significant establishment and transformation activity within the UAE. Backed by substantial long-term investment, the organisation is creating a modern operating model that places innovation, technology and future workforce capability at its core.

Job Description

• Develop financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting frameworks.

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight and decision support.

• Design and implement scalable finance processes, controls and governance structures.

• Support finance transformation initiatives, including ERP and workflow implementation.

• Manage relationships with outsourced service providers and external partners.

• Drive process improvement, automation and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Support strategic projects, business cases and long-term financial planning activities.

The Successful Applicant

• UAE National with experience in finance, FP&A, business partnering or commercial finance.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and provide commercial insight.

• Experience improving processes, implementing change or supporting transformation initiatives.

• Interest in technology, automation and modern finance operating models.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of ambiguity.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to build and shape a finance function from its earliest stages.

• Broad strategic remit beyond traditional finance leadership.

• Significant exposure to executive stakeholders and key business decisions.

• Involvement in transformation, technology and process innovation initiatives.

• Environment that values fresh thinking, challenge and continuous improvement.

• Strong potential for professional growth as the organisation evolves.

Contact: Elle Appleby

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7113145

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## Requirements

UAE National with experience in finance, FP&A, business partnering or commercial finance. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and provide commercial insight. Experience improving processes, implementing change or supporting transformation initiatives. Interest in technology, automation and modern finance operating models. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of ambiguity.

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