Finance Director

Hays is seeking a commercially minded Finance Director to join a leading diversified group launching a new lifestyle and wellbeing venture in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is crucial for taking the venture from concept to a scalable, profitable business.

At Hays, we believe that the right job can transform a person's life and the right person can transform a business. We connect ambition with opportunity, helping people and organisations reimagine what’s possible. With operations in 30 countries, we are creating the future of work every day.

Looking for a Finance Director to shape the launch and growth of a new venture. Apply Now!

Company Overview

Hays is a global leader in staffing and recruiting, operating in 30 countries with over 200 offices and 9,500 colleagues worldwide. We place over 200,000 professionals into new roles annually, providing tailored advice and market intelligence. For organisations, we build recruitment and workforce solutions shaped by real-time market insights and local expertise.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree minimum. MBA, CFA or ACCA preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the launch: the three-year business plan, the operating model, and the milestones that turn the vision into a working business.
• Own the numbers: financial models, budgets, forecasts and KPIs, plus unit economics such as acquisition cost, retention and margins.
• Set the commercial strategy, including pricing, segmentation, partnerships and routes to market, tested through pilots before scaling.
• Run M&A on Board-identified opportunities, from assessment and due diligence through valuation, structuring and post-deal integration.
• Present investment cases and recommendations to the CEO and Board.
• Put governance and risk frameworks in place early, then build and lead a lean cross-functional team.

Requirements

• 10+ years across commercial finance, M&A and strategy, with the last 5 in leadership.
• A track record of launching or scaling a new business, venture or service line.
• Hands-on deal experience covering due diligence, valuation, execution and integration.
• UAE experience is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree minimum. MBA, CFA or ACCA preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and lead a new venture from concept to profitability.
• Work with a leading diversified group in the lifestyle and wellbeing sector.
• Build and lead a lean cross-functional team.
• Gain extensive experience in M&A and commercial strategy.
• Contribute to creating the future of work.