Financial Director

Financial Director - Private Investment Group

The prominent private investment group is seeking a seasoned Finance Director to spearhead the institutionalization and financial management of its diverse portfolio. This pivotal leadership role is ideal for an investment-grade finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments that blend Real Estate transactions with the operational oversight of high-growth subsidiaries.

The group is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to elevate its finance function to 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.

• Investment Execution & Structuring: Serve 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 Background:

• 12+ years of senior finance leadership experience, with a significant background in an Investment Firm, Holding, Private Equity group, or a dedicated Real Estate Investment arm.
• Proven experience in the financial structuring and execution of large-scale Real Estate investment deals.
• Demonstrated success in professionalizing finance departments and building institutional-grade systems within private or family-held environments.
• Native-level Arabic fluency is mandatory, with the ability to lead board-level discussions and technical negotiations in both Arabic and English.
• Professional designation (CA, CPA, or CFA) is required.