Group Finance Director

We are recruiting a Group Finance Director for a prominent pharmaceutical distribution company based in Dubai, UAE.

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical organization in Dubai, recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and wellness products across the region. With strong operational standards and a commitment to excellence, the company continues to expand its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the UAE’s healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for financial and accounting control, planning and actual reporting, and managing overall fund flow, as well as overseeing the Group’s trading and investment activities
  
• Oversees all accounting and reporting functions, including Group-level reporting
  
• Provides regular updates on the financial health and status of the organization
  
• Manages financial reporting processes (monthly and quarterly), cash and treasury reporting, budgeting, mid-term planning, and other internal reporting requirements
  
• Evaluates business investment proposals, including new opportunities and investments within existing operations
  
• Prepares budgets by developing schedules, collecting and analyzing data, consolidating financial insights, and recommending action plans
  
• Achieves budget targets by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective measures
  
• Ensures tax optimization and full compliance with UAE tax laws, including VAT and Corporate Tax
  
• Manages the opening of LCs and ensures full compliance by verifying the accuracy and timeliness of all required documents for both company and customer transactions
  
• Guides financial decision-making by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures
  
• Safeguards company assets by implementing and monitoring internal controls, including credit control, debtor collection, and insurance assessments
  
• Monitors and validates the organization’s financial condition through audits and by providing accurate financial information to the Owner
  
  
  

• CA / CPA / MBA qualified, with a strong academic foundation in finance
  
• 15–20 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within multinational organizations
  
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and understand the business beyond the numbers
  
• Commercially astute with solid business understanding and financial foresight
  
• Proven people management capabilities, with experience leading high-performing teams
  
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  
  
  
  

• Competitive Salary
  
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law