Requirements
Requires 12+ years of senior finance leadership experience in an Investment Firm, Holding, Private Equity group, or Real Estate Investment arm. Must have a proven track record in structuring and executing large-scale Real Estate investment deals, and demonstrated success in professionalizing finance departments and implementing institutional-grade systems. Native-level Arabic fluency is mandatory, alongside proficiency in English for board-level discussions and technical negotiations. Professional designations like CA, CPA, or CFA are required.
Description
A prominent private investment group is seeking a Finance Director to lead the institutionalization and financial management of its diverse portfolio. This is a critical leadership role for an investment-grade finance professional who excels in environments that blend Real Estate transactions with the operational oversight of high-growth subsidiaries.The group is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to move its finance function toward institutional standards. This role requires a Finance Architect who can manage the financial lifecycle of asset-heavy investments while professionalizing the reporting and governance frameworks of the wider group.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestment Execution & Structuring: Act as the financial lead for Real Estate transactions, managing capital structures, SPV oversight, and financial due diligence for large-scale acquisitions and developments.Institutional Governance: Drive the transition of the finance function to international standards, leading IFRS remediation, standardizing group-wide reporting, and implementing robust monthly close frameworks.Portfolio Asset Management: Oversee the financial performance and valuation of a multi-sector portfolio, providing the Board with rigorous analysis of IRR, NPV, and capital allocation efficiency.Treasury & Debt Strategy: Lead high-level relationships with regional financial institutions to secure project-specific financing, debt-origination, and group-wide liquidity management.Operational Oversight: Provide strategic financial leadership to the group's international operational platforms, ensuring working capital optimization and institutional-grade financial discipline.Required BackgroundProfessional Experience: 12+ years of senior finance leadership, with a significant background in an Investment Firm, Holding, Private Equity group, or a dedicated Real Estate Investment arm.Transaction Track Record: Proven experience in the financial structuring and execution of large-scale Real Estate investment deals.Transformation Expertise: Demonstrated success in professionalizing finance departments and building institutional-grade systems within private or family-held environments.Linguistic Mastery: Native-level Arabic fluency is mandatory. You must be able to lead board-level discussions and technical negotiations in both Arabic and English.Credentials: Professional designation (CA, CPA, or CFA) is required.