Head of Finance and Accounting

We are partnering with a highly ambitious international business headquartered in Dubai that is building a world class finance organisation to support its next phase of growth. As the company expands across multiple markets and centralises key finance activities into the UAE, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Finance & Accounting to lead one of the most critical functions within the finance organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially astute finance leader who wants genuine influence, visibility, and impact. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will own the integrity of group financial reporting across multiple international entities, drive best-in-class accounting governance, and play a leading role in a major finance transformation programme. The successful individual will help build the future finance operating model of a global business undergoing significant international growth and change. The Opportunity You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end consolidation and financial reporting process across a diverse international group structure. You will ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and reliable financial information while establishing robust governance, control frameworks, and reporting standards across multiple jurisdictions. This position sits at the centre of the finance organisation and will play a key role in aligning regional finance teams, improving reporting disciplines, and supporting strategic decision making at executive level. Key Responsibilities • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process • Own the close calendar and reporting timetable across all entities • Deliver consolidated financial statements and executive reporting packs • Establish and maintain group accounting policies and IFRS compliance • Drive balance sheet integrity and financial control excellence • Lead relationships with external auditors across multiple jurisdictions • Oversee intercompany reconciliations and foreign currency translation processes • Develop scalable reporting frameworks to support future growth • Drive finance transformation, centralisation, and process improvement initiatives • Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Technology, and Operations • Build, mentor, and develop high performing finance teams What We Are Looking For • Big Four trained ACA with a strong foundation in audit and financial reporting • 10+ years of progressive experience across group accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting • Proven track record leading complex multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations within international organisations • Deep technical expertise in IFRS, including foreign currency translation, consolidation principles, and statutory reporting • Experience building or improving financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting governance frameworks • Exposure to finance transformation, centralisation, shared services, or operating model redesign programmes • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence executives and finance leaders across multiple jurisdictions • Experience operating in fast paced, high-growth, and evolving business environments • Leadership capability with experience developing teams and driving accountability • Commercially minded, with the ability to translate technical accounting matters into clear business insight The Individual You are likely to be someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity. You take ownership, challenge weak processes, and have a reputation for delivering high-quality reporting in demanding environments. Equally important, you can operate effectively with senior executives, influence across international teams, and build credibility through expertise, judgement, and execution. This role offers a rare opportunity to join an organisation at a pivotal stage of its evolution and play a central role in building the future finance platform of a growing international business. If you are looking for a highly visible leadership role with substantial executive exposure, international responsibility, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a global organisation, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Show more Show less

Big Four trained ACA with a strong foundation in audit and financial reporting; 10+ years of progressive experience across group accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting; Proven track record leading complex multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations within international organisations; Deep technical expertise in IFRS, including foreign currency translation, consolidation principles, and statutory reporting; Experience building or improving financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting governance frameworks; Exposure to finance transformation, centralisation, shared services, or operating model redesign programmes; Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence executives and finance leaders across multiple jurisdictions; Experience operating in fast paced, high-growth, and evolving business environments; Leadership capability with experience developing teams and driving accountability; Commercially minded, with the ability to translate technical accounting matters into clear business insight

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process; Own the close calendar and reporting timetable across all entities; Deliver consolidated financial statements and executive reporting packs; Establish and maintain group accounting policies and IFRS compliance; Drive balance sheet integrity and financial control excellence; Lead relationships with external auditors across multiple jurisdictions; Oversee intercompany reconciliations and foreign currency translation processes; Develop scalable reporting frameworks to support future growth; Drive finance transformation, centralisation, and process improvement initiatives; Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Technology, and Operations; Build, mentor, and develop high performing finance teams