Head of Finance Transformation
Job Description
Head of Finance Transformation
About the Opportunity
A leading UAE-based organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Finance Transformation to lead a large-scale finance transformation programme. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a multi-year transformation agenda that enhances financial performance, operational efficiency, governance, and business value across the organisation.
The successful candidate will drive enterprise-wide change, partner closely with executive leadership, and lead multiple transformation workstreams, ensuring successful adoption, measurable outcomes, and sustainable business benefits.
Key Responsibilities- Define and execute the finance transformation vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to organisational objectives.
- Lead large-scale finance and business transformation initiatives across multiple functions and stakeholders.
- Drive process optimisation across key finance areas including financial close, controllership, treasury, reporting, planning, tax, and governance.
- Partner with executive leadership to establish priorities, secure buy-in, and ensure successful programme delivery.
- Oversee transformation workstreams, ensuring delivery of business benefits, operational improvements, and performance targets.
- Lead organisational change management activities to support adoption and long-term sustainability.
- Collaborate with technology and delivery teams to guide ERP and digital transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA-related programmes.
- Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and benefit-realisation mechanisms to track programme success.
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing transformation teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, and delivery partners.
- 12+ years of experience leading large-scale finance, business, or enterprise transformation programmes.
- Demonstrated track record delivering measurable transformation outcomes across complex organisations.
- Strong experience driving enterprise change, business improvement, and executive stakeholder engagement.
- Expertise in finance transformation, including one or more of the following: SAP S/4HANA Finance programmes
- Finance process transformation
- Real estate, hospitality, or asset-intensive industries
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation and benefits realisation.
- Ability to quickly understand new industries, operating models, and technology environments.
- Knowledge of UAE regulatory and financial environments.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAP Activate, or Prosci.
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- CA, CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent qualification is advantageous
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a transformational leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery capability. You will be a proven change agent with the ability to align people, processes, and technology to achieve meaningful business outcomes. You will be comfortable operating at executive level while maintaining a strong focus on execution, stakeholder engagement, and value delivery.
Why Apply- Opportunity to lead a high-profile enterprise transformation programme.
- Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
- Ability to shape the future finance operating model of a leading organisation.