FINANCE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS

Build your finance function with the help of experienced finance recruitment consultants

The finance function is essential for any business, in terms of acquiring, managing and planning the expenditure of funds. The GCC remains a unique region both culturally and economically, and a strong finance function continues to be critical for any successful business operating in the Middle East. Firms in the GCC have been increasingly focusing on strengthening their internal governance and controls, reporting, and having a sophisticated ERP in place.

Finance candidates with local knowledge and sector experience remain a key factor in many hiring decisions however a greater emphasis is being placed on attracting finance professionals with formal accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CA, CIMA, CMA, SOCPA) who can bring financial discipline and improved controls as companies seek out new investment for the future. In addition, for hires at mid-management and above level, the most desired experience will continue to be a working period in a Big 4 accounting firm and exposure within a multinational global company.

The increasing focus of hiring GCC nationals for finance roles will continue to be a significant trend within the market. The candidates with previous transformation, change management, IPO experience and those who can implement financial discipline and improved controls will continue to be at the top of the priority list.