A leading higher education institution in the U.A.E seeks a strategically driven, Arabic-speaking CFO. This role requires a sound operational/analytic foundation combined with experience in liaising and partnering with senior stakeholders, such as Board Members.
Client Details
A leading higher education institution in the U.A.E at the forefront of multiple research streams.
Description The CFO will oversee the Finance function holistically, partnering with senior leadership in aligning processes, controls, and work-flow within Finance with the broader vision of the institution. Moreover, the CFO will be at the forefront of liaising with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, to drive strategic progress for the institution.
Job Offer An unmatched opportunity to serve in a senior partner capacity within a best-in-class university in the U.A.E, providing an opportunity to implement positive change in a meritocratic environment.
REQUIREMENTS ARABIC SPEAKING
- Big 4 experience
- Qualified chartered accountant
- Strategic leadership experience within Finance
- Operational experience within Finance
- Exposed to a variety of organisations including MNC's and family groups
- Higher education experience (in a senior Finance capacity) highly desirable
ABOUT THE COMPANY Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
