Head of Finance

Mark Williams is partnering with a leading organisation based in Abu Dhabi to appoint an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance. This is a unique opportunity to build the finance operating model from the ground up, implementing best-in-class financial controls, governance frameworks, reporting processes, and systems that will support the organisation's long-term strategic objectives. Reporting to the Finance Director the successful candidate will act as a business partner to senior leadership providing financial insight that supports informed decision-making and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives Build and implement finance policies, procedures, governance frameworks and internal controls for a newly established entity Provide strategic financial advice and commercial insight to the executive leadership team Continuous improvement across finance operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability and best practice Lead the annual budgeting process together with rolling forecasts and long-term financial planning Produce robust financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives Deliver insightful variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities while recommending corrective actions Manage treasury activities including liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation. Develop strategies to improve cash visibility, optimise capital structure and minimise financial risk Partner closely with operational and commercial leaders, providing financial analysis to support key business decisions. Promote financial awareness across the organisation and strengthen collaboration between finance and operational teams. Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Develop robust financial reporting frameworks that deliver timely, meaningful management information. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the integrity of financial data across the organisation. Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for senior management and key stakeholders. Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process. Ensure audit requirements are completed efficiently with statutory deadlines. Strengthen financial controls and proactively identify and mitigate financial risks. Lead finance transformation initiatives and AI, including ERP optimisation and process automation. • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. • Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent Preferred • 10+ years' experience across finance and accounting, including at least 3 5 years in a senior leadership position. • Experience establishing finance functions, policies and controls within a rapidly growing organisation is highly desirable. • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making. • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards. • Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning & analysis. • Excellent understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations. • Treasury, cash flow and working capital management expertise. • Experience implementing or optimising ERP systems and leading finance transformation initiatives. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling capabilities.. • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitions Head of Finance to join a highly regarded organisation and play a key role in shaping its future growth and success