Director of Finance

Summary

Join Justlife, a leading home services app in the region, as their Director of Finance. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee all financial aspects, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations. You will develop financial strategies, lead the finance team, and monitor key financial indicators. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 10 years of finance experience (5+ in leadership), and expertise in financial analysis and reporting. Justlife offers flexible working hours, remote work options, a birthday holiday, Justlife credits, team-building activities, mentorship, training, career development opportunities, a reward and recognition program, company discounts, and referral bonuses.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in finance, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles, preferably in the tech or startup-scale up environment
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development, and forecasting as well as input to feasibility studies for business development
• Knowledge of UAE and KSA international accounting standards, tax laws, financial regulations and budgeting, reporting
• Being analytical, structured, and focused on results with a strong sense of ownership
• Effective communication and coordination, ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights
• Being an energetic, curious & collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Excellent track record of building and leading high-performing Finance & Accounts teams
• Being able to clearly understand the long-term goals and aspirations of the business and contributing to the strategic decision-making process
• Awareness of changes in the economic, social, and political environment likely to affect the job or the organization

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial planning, reporting, budgeting, controlling, financial analysis, cash flow management, and tax compliance
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines in the UAE, with a keen understanding of DMCC rules and regulations
• Develop and maintain accurate and timely financial records and regulations, accounting principles and reporting standards, financial policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal/external stakeholder requirements
• Develop financial strategies that align with the company's growth and expansion plans
• Lead and mentor the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous development
• Monitor key financial indicators and provide insights and recommendations to senior management on financial performance, trends, and potential areas of improvement to drive financial performance and control financial risk
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate financial projections and effective resource allocation
• To work on periodic audits (internal & external) and ensure timely corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic business initiatives and improve financial and operational efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BI tools would be beneficial
• A Master’s/MBA degree is an asset

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements depending on the job
• One-day extra vacation on your birthday with our JustHoliday!
• Free Justlife credits so you can enjoy our own services
• Work reality escapes opportunities through team-building games, challenges, and many more activities
• Working with a great team and entrepreneurial spirit
• Continuous learning with mentorship, coaching, on-the-job, and internal-external training
• Never-ending growth and fast career development and internal career opportunities
• A fair and objective Performance Management System
• Ignition of the hero in you through our ‘’JustHeroes’’ Reward and Recognition Program
• Availability of company discounts and gift vouchers
• A bonus for every successful Employee Referral