Head of Corporate Finance & Investments

Job Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Head of Corporate Finance & Investments to lead Group financial management, corporate governance, investment analysis, and fundraising activities across a diversified portfolio of businesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, strengthening corporate governance, evaluating strategic investment opportunities, and supporting the Group's long-term financial and investment objectives. This role requires close collaboration with business CEOs, shareholders, Board members, external advisors, and investment partners to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and safeguard shareholder interests. Prior experience working with diversified holding companies, family offices, real estate, Digital assets, commodities trading or investment groups is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities 1. Group Financial Management & Reporting Financial Oversight & Accountability Assume overall responsibility for the financial accuracy, integrity, and accountability of individual Group companies and consolidated Group financial statements. Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, and management accounts. Monitor financial performance against approved budgets, forecasts, and business plans, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. Establish financial reporting standards, internal controls, and accountability frameworks across Group entities. Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidation of Group financials. Business CEO Partnership, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Reporting Act as the central financial focal point for the CEOs of all Group companies, working closely with each CEO to formulate business strategies, annual operating budgets, business plans, financial targets, and operational and capital expenditure requirements. Critically review and challenge budget assumptions, revenue forecasts, cost structures, investment requirements, and operational plans to ensure financial viability and realistic business targets. Present proposed budgets and financial plans to the Board for review and approval, including recommendations on resource allocation and financial priorities. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to the respective company CEOs and Group shareholders. Establish monthly financial performance review meetings with each business CEO, assessing actual performance against approved budgets, identifying variances, and agreeing on corrective actions. Develop quarterly rolling forecasts and revised financial projections in consultation with business CEOs, reflecting changes in market conditions, operational performance, and business opportunities. Support business CEOs in developing cost optimization initiatives, enhancing profitability, and strengthening working capital management. Escalate material financial deviations, funding shortfalls, and potential breaches of approved budgets or shareholder mandates to the Board. Statutory Compliance & External Audit Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of VAT and Corporate Tax returns in accordance with UAE statutory requirements. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and statutory filing deadlines. Act as the principal liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting consultants. Cash Flow & Treasury Management Oversee cash flow planning, forecasting, and liquidity management for individual companies and the consolidated Group. Monitor working capital requirements, funding commitments, intercompany financing, and capital deployment. Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and identify potential liquidity gaps and funding requirements. Monitor banking relationships, financing arrangements, and financial obligations. 2. Legal & Corporate Governance Legal & Commercial Documentation Review commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, investment agreements, financing documents, and other material legal contracts. Evaluate the financial, commercial, and legal implications of proposed agreements and recommend appropriate contractual structures and safeguards. Identify contractual risks, financial exposures, governance gaps, and potential conflicts with shareholder interests. Coordinate with external legal counsel to ensure agreements adequately protect the commercial and financial interests of the Group. Corporate Governance & Shareholder Mandate Lead the implementation and oversight of corporate governance frameworks across Group companies and joint ventures in accordance with shareholder mandates. Establish and monitor delegation of authority matrices, reserved matters, approval thresholds, and corporate decision-making frameworks. Ensure compliance with shareholder agreements, board resolutions, corporate policies, and governance obligations. Coordinate shareholder and board reporting, corporate approvals, and governance documentation. Maintain oversight of corporate structures, ownership arrangements, shareholder rights, and material contractual commitments. Act as a central governance function providing independent oversight of operating companies on behalf of shareholders. Joint Venture Structuring & Corporate Transactions Develop and recommend appropriate legal, commercial, financial, and governance frameworks for new joint ventures, partnerships, and investment structures. Evaluate proposed equity participation, capital contributions, profit-sharing arrangements, management rights, and exit mechanisms. Coordinate with external legal, tax, and corporate advisors on transaction structuring and implementation. Ensure new ventures and corporate arrangements align with the Group's strategic objectives and shareholder interests. 3. Investment Analysis & Fundraising Business Opportunity Evaluation Assess new business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures from financial, commercial, and strategic perspectives. Develop detailed financial models, business plans, feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and scenario analyses. Evaluate investment returns, capital requirements, profitability, valuation, payback periods, and key financial risks. Prepare investment recommendations and decision papers for shareholder and Board consideration. Conduct financial and commercial due diligence on prospective investment opportunities. Investor Presentations & Fundraising Develop professional investment teasers, pitch decks, information memorandums, financial projections, and fundraising presentations. Structure investment proposals, including equity participation, debt financing, convertible instruments, and other funding mechanisms. Liaise with fund managers, private equity firms, family offices, financial institutions, and strategic investors to explore fundraising opportunities. Coordinate investor discussions, due diligence processes, financial information requests, and transaction documentation. Support negotiations on valuations, investment terms, capital structures, and shareholder arrangements. Manage the fundraising process from initial investor engagement through financial due diligence and transaction completion, in coordination with shareholders and external advisors. Qualifications & Experience Educational Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA is strongly preferred. MBA or additional qualifications in Corporate Finance, Investment Management, or Corporate Governance would be advantageous. Professional Experience Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in financial management, corporate finance, investment analysis, and Group-level financial leadership. Demonstrated experience managing financial reporti