Head of Finance, Arabic Speaking, HealthHub, Dubai Festival City

HealthHub is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance with a strong healthcare background, Arabic language capability, and deep FP&A expertise to lead the financial strategy and operations across the division. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role will be critical in driving performance, supporting growth, and providing strategic financial leadership across multiple healthcare entities. Key Responsibilities Lead all financial planning & analysis (FP&A) activities including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning Oversee monthly management reporting and financial performance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely insights Drive business performance reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost optimisation strategies Lead financial modelling and feasibility studies for new clinics, expansions, and investments Support and contribute to mergers, acquisitions, and investment activities, including financial due diligence and business case evaluation (highly desirable) Ensure robust financial governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks across the healthcare division Manage group reporting, audit, tax, and regulatory requirements Partner closely with executive leadership to deliver data-driven decision-making and strategy execution Develop and implement SOPs, DoA, and financial policies to support operational excellence [ Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across multiple entities Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory Proven experience in the healthcare sector (hospitals, clinics, or healthcare groups is required) Strong and demonstrable expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is essential Minimum 10–15+ years of finance experience, including senior leadership roles Experience managing multi-entity or group-level finance operations Highly Desirable Exposure to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), due diligence, and integration projects Experience supporting expansion strategies, new market entry, or investor-led growth environments Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA is strongly preferred Skills & Competencies Exceptional financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills Strong commercial acumen with a business partnering mindset Advanced ERP knowledge (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills High level of integrity, leadership, and accountability