Director

• Lead the annual budget process for operational costs, overhead, FTE, and D&D revenue across the region
• Drive rolling forecast cycles and align forecasts with operational realities and regional business dynamics
• Consolidate and challenge business-unit inputs; present budgets and forecasts to the CFO and senior leadership
• Monitor budget versus actuals, flag variances, and recommend corrective action
• Own the end-to-end monthly financial closing process for all controlling perimeters
• Ensure accurate accrual postings in SAP/SAP S/4HANA and coordinate cut-off and reconciliation with Accounting
• Validate monthly P&L integrity across cost centers and resolve anomalies
• Prepare and publish monthly Controlling Packs and deliver variance analysis
• Build dashboards and reporting templates for management performance monitoring
• Translate operational data into financial narratives and support Board-level and HQ reporting
• Identify inefficiencies and savings opportunities across Terminal, Transport, and S&D costs
• Propose, track, quantify, and report cost-saving initiatives
• Challenge cost-center owners on spend justification
• Partner with Operations in planning and performance reviews and support operational finance queries
• Provide financial analysis for capex, contract renewals, headcount, and restructuring decisions
• Develop business cases and ROI frameworks and respond to regional and global HQ analysis requests
• Improve controlling processes, tools, and reporting automation
• Ensure data quality and enforce data governance standards within the team

Director, Controlling

• Provide independent and objective judgment and advice on company strategy, performance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
• Review board materials and attend board, committee, and general meetings
• Actively participate in discussions and decision-making processes
• Act strictly in a non-executive capacity
• Do not enter into legal or other commitments or contracts on behalf of the company unless specifically authorized by the Board
• Execute necessary corporate and regulatory declarations required under UAE law and VARA frameworks
• Assist in maintaining Hex Trust MENA’s fit and proper standing
• Prepare for and attend four scheduled board meetings per year
• Be available for ad hoc meetings and regulatory discussions as required

Independent Non-Executive Resident Director – Dubai, UAE

• Contribute to the Middle East Energy growth strategy and business plan
• Win and deliver energy consulting and advisory work
• Act as technical authority and Project Director on major energy assignments
• Identify, shape and capture opportunities; lead bids and pursuits
• Manage project revenue, margin, utilisation, forecasting and cash performance
• Own and grow senior client relationships across the GCC
• Lead Tender Review and governance activities
• Direct multidisciplinary workstreams across networks, substations, renewables, energy storage, grid integration, strategy, regulatory advisory, due diligence and Owner’s Engineer services
• Provide independent technical review, challenge and assurance
• Attract, mentor and develop technical talent
• Represent GHD externally through conferences, forums, publications and client engagements
• Draw on global specialist networks and contribute to projects in other geographies
• Uphold governance, quality, risk, health and safety requirements

Technical Director – Energy

• Provide holistic financial planning advice across investments, retirement, protection and tax planning
• Manage and develop relationships with high-net-worth and complex clients
• Create and implement tailored financial plans aligned to clients' objectives
• Conduct regular client reviews and maintain comprehensive planning documentation
• Monitor client portfolios and ensure ongoing suitability
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, providers and strategic partners
• Ensure client files and documentation comply with regulatory and company standards
• Support and mentor Wealth Planners and Senior Wealth Planners
• Act as a technical reference point for complex advice cases
• Contribute to improving advice quality, client experience and planning processes
• Develop the next generation of advisers

Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

Director, Controlling

Independent Non-Executive Resident Director – Dubai, UAE

Technical Director – Energy

Wealth Planning Director