Head of Finance & Legal

The Company is seeking a Head of Finance & Legal to lead its finance function across international retail and e-commerce operations. The role includes partnering with senior leadership on financial strategy, commercial decisions, and business expansion, while overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. The successful candidate will support international market entry, manage cash flow and financing, and oversee financial governance, compliance, audits, and legal matters. They will also strengthen internal controls and financial systems, and lead and develop the finance team. Candidates should have at least 10 years of finance and accounting experience, ideally in retail, fashion, or consumer goods, and hold a CA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification. Strong commercial finance leadership, experience in the UAE market, and exposure to international retail expansion are required; experience supporting US expansion is an advantage. Applicants should have a solid understanding of IFRS, compliance, audits, and ERP systems, along with experience managing banking relationships and securing financing. The role calls for someone comfortable combining strategic leadership with hands-on financial management.