Finance Leader - Trading Firm

Role : Finance Leader ( Trading Organization)

Location : Dubai

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Professional with a strong background in Trade Finance, strategic financial planning, and global compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance, with a proven track record of at least 15 years in senior financial leadership roles. This position is based in Dubai and requires a high degree of financial acumen, integrity, and cross-border operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the company's financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.

- Oversee Trade Finance operations, including Letter of Credit Management, buyer/supplier credit, and forex risk mitigation.

- Ensure statutory compliance across UAE, India, and other relevant jurisdictions.

- Manage treasury functions, working capital optimization, and banking relationships.

- Drive financial reporting, audit readiness, and internal controls.

- Collaborate with business heads to support commercial growth and investment decisions.

- Lead ERP implementation and digitization of finance workflows.

- Present financial insights to the Board and support investor relations.

- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive compliance.

- Mentor and build a high-performing finance team.

Educational Qualification / Work Experience & Skill :

- CA / MBA (Finance) with Min. 15 years in finance professional , with at least 5+ years as Finance Leader.

- Expertise in Trade Finance instruments and cross-border transactions

- Strong command over IFRS, UAE VAT, and international accounting standards

- Strategic mindset with operational agility

- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

- High integrity and commitment to governance

- Exposure to multi-country finance operations