Financial Sustainability & Enablement Section Head

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is looking for an experienced finance leader to head our Financial Sustainability & Enablement (FS&E) function. This is a rare opportunity to lead the financial strategy behind one of the region's most dynamic cultural and tourism portfolios — spanning museums, heritage sites, events, festivals, and hospitality — and to directly shape how the sector grows sustainably for the next decade. What You'll Do - Lead DCT's financial sustainability strategy, driving revenue growth and cost optimization across a multi-billion-dirham cultural and tourism portfolio. - Own pricing strategy and governance for DCT's products and services, from tourism fees to ticketing and commercial partnerships. - Build and lead the financial performance measurement systems — dashboards, KPIs, and reporting — that inform decisions at the highest levels. - Design and lead a risk-based audit program safeguarding hundreds of millions of dirhams in sector revenue. - Champion the digitization of finance processes across the department. - Lead, develop, and grow a talented finance team recognized as the department's trusted source of financial truth. What You'll Bring - 12–15+ years of progressive finance experience across FP&A, pricing, or financial sustainability roles. - A track record of building financial frameworks, pricing structures, or governance models from the ground up. - Experience in government, public sector, or large multinational finance environments. - Strong leadership skills and a passion for developing people. - CPA, CFA or other relevant certification that would help - A genuine interest in culture, tourism, and Abu Dhabi's growth story. Why Join DCT - Direct influence on national-level cultural and tourism strategy. - A collaborative, high-visibility role reporting into the Finance Director. - The chance to build and scale a strategically important function within a growing government entity. To apply, submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your fit for the role to the DCT Finance recruitment team.