Job Purpose
• The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the firm's financial strategy, corporate finance, budgeting, compliance, and risk management.
• The role ensures financial sustainability, effective resource allocation, and alignment with strategic objectives, including the Strategy Refresh (SR) initiatives.
• The Finance Director plays a pivotal role in integrating financial planning with
investment management, fostering collaboration with key internal and external
stakeholders, and implementing financial governance frameworks to enhance
transparency, efficiency, and accountability.

Strategic Responsibilities
• Develop and execute financial strategies that maximize financial returns while
ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and IFRS standards.
• Align financial strategies with the firm's economic and investment priorities to enhance long-term sustainability.
• Oversee capital allocation frameworks to optimize financial efficiency and support
investment decision-making.
• Provide financial leadership for the firm's Strategy Refresh (SR) initiatives to enhance financial forecasting and risk assessment.
• Ensure the development and implementation of best-in-class financial policies, risk mitigation frameworks, and governance structures.
• Drive financial digital transformation by integrating ERP and data analytics tools for better financial planning and decision-making.
• Engage with senior leadership and the Board to provide insights on financial
performance, capital structuring, and strategic financial planning.
• Strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders, including regulatory
authorities, financial institutions, and external auditors.

Core Responsibilities
• Oversee the firm's financial planning and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory disclosures in compliance with IFRS and UAE financial standards.
• Manage financial reporting frameworks, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and
accessibility for decision-making.
• Implement internal financial controls to enhance risk management and ensure
regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee the adoption of ERP systems and financial management tools to improve financial efficiency.
• Monitor cash flow management, working capital, and liquidity to optimize financial performance.
• Collaborate with investment and portfolio management teams to integrate financial planning with asset allocation strategies.
• Supervise taxation planning and ensure compliance with international and domestic financial regulations.
• Optimize cost management processes, improving financial efficiency across
operational units.
Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and financial advisors to ensure best-in-class financial governance.
• Drive financial process automation and innovation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure the firm maintains compliance with all financial governance requirements and industry best practices.

Education & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Advanced
degree (MBA, CFA, CPA) preferred. Certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA are
highly desirable.

Experience Requirements
• Minimum 12 years of financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a
leadership role within Fund of Funds, Investments and large Asset Management companies.
• Proven expertise in corporate finance, budgeting, and financial risk management
within sovereign wealth funds, asset management, or large financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of UAE-specific financial regulations, IFRS standards, global financial best practices and Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Expertise in financial planning, capital allocation, and risk management frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence financial strategy and drive
organizational change.
• Experience in leveraging financial technology tools for reporting, forecasting, and
investment analytics.

External Interface - Banking Partners, Regulatory Authorities, External Auditors, Financial Advisors, Vendors, Investment Counterparties.

Internal Interface - Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Teams, Risk Management, Treasury, Technology and IT Department, Internal Audit.