Head of Corporate Finance

Job description / Role

Robert Half is working with a leading Utilities company based Abu Dhabi. Due to significant growth, they are looking to recruit a Head of Corporate Finance.

The Role
This role involves managing liquidity, equity, and debt portfolios while collaborating with Treasury on internal controls and reporting. It includes conducting financial and risk analysis, developing financial models, and supporting strategic initiatives like mergers, acquisitions, and long-term planning. The position also requires coordinating with finance teams, managing insurance policies, developing financing policies, and performing ad hoc duties as needed.

* Define the appropriate liquidity quantum that the business should maintain and manage the business's gross equity and debt portfolios while collaborating with Treasury robust internal Report on the required terms Status.
* Supported by risk management, identify, analyze, and monitor financial Develop risk management KRI and processes to monitor and report on these risks. Implement financial analysis processes, models, and performance measurements in relation to financial due diligence required to support potential acquisitions, partnerships and/or other strategic initiatives.
* Regularly review and report on the company's capital structure (working capital modelling). Make recommendations for changes to the capital structure based on the firm's financial position and strategic
* Play an active role in the finance analysis and valuation by developing high-quality financial O?er support to management and business on a large set of financial maters such as merger and acquisition initiatives, potential opportunities, and other financial due diligence. Report the business's financial strategies and projects across the business.
* Provide support to all finance teams in ad hoc projects and Work closely with the Treasury and key internal/external stakeholders in long- term strategy formation, revenue budget setting processes, and the identification of new opportunities for the business. Develop insights on financial matters that a?ect the business's performance.
* Analyze financial data to provide insights that guide strategic Interpret financial reports, identify trends, and provide detailed analysis of financial risks and opportunities. Create detailed financial models and KPIs to support decision-making processes.
* Determine the appropriate level of insurance coverage for the Assess the company's risk profile, understand the potential financial impact of various risk scenarios, and work with insurance brokers/providers to ensure adequate coverage. Monitor insurance markets and make recommendations for changes to the company's insurance program based on changes in the company's risk profile or the insurance market.
* Develop, automate and maintain reporting mechanisms that is aligned with best practice e.g. live via Power-Bi or other
* Develop the financing policy of the firm and negotiate its implementation with external stakeholders including banking/financing
* Coordinate and align with other Finance functions to support the preparation and delivery of financial policies and large-scale capacity projects including financing strategy and interest rate hedge -if required- as well as common activities and processes (e.g., stakeholder engagement).
* Perform duties as deemed fit for the proper execution of duties as required by Line Prepares ad hoc analyses and participates in special projects, as needed.

The Candidate
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
* A professional certifications such as CFA is required
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior finance role, with a focus on corporate
* Strong knowledge of financial reporting, risk analysis, capital structure, financial strategy/modelling, and insurance
* Proficiency in financial software and reporting systems (e.g., Power-Bi).
* Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making
* Strong leadership and team collaboration
* Excellent communication and relationship management

Salary and Benefits

Attractive Salary on offer, plus company benefits

Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

About the Company

Founded in 1948, Robert Half has a long history of connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled jobseekers. Bolstered by the strength of our brand, our people, our technology and our professional business model, we find meaningful and exciting employment for the people we place and provide clients access to the specialised talent they need to help grow their businesses.