Chief of Finance Operation

Madison PearlDubaigulftalentfoilsithe 01/07/2026
Riachtanach:SeniorLead

We are partnered with an international and privately owned investment group that are looking to bring in a group head of finance operations who will lead and oversee the financial reporting and corporate finance activities across multiple jurisdictions. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, operational oversight, and the ability to coordinate across geographically dispersed teams and corporate functions. A key focus of the role is ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, including quarterly and annual valuations, with particular emphasis on carry and semi-audit valuations, which are critical to the organization’s financial processes and stakeholder reporting.

Role overview:

Oversee accounting teams across multiple jurisdictions, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and cross-functional coordination

Review quarterly management accounts and advise on technical accounting matters

Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team

Coordinate annual audits for key entities

Prepare the annual report and act as secretary to the audit & risk committee

Review quarterly and annual valuations

Support financial flow management on complex projects

Contribute to the design and management of LTIP and incentive programs, including accruals and senior management recommendations

Prepare board-level materials, including risk and performance reporting

Key requirements:

Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within complex, multi-entity environments

Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise

Demonstrated experience with carry (carried interest) and valuations — only candidates with both will be shortlisted

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.