Head of Financial Services
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About us
mazeed is a financial management platform that helps businesses automate accounting, simplify tax compliance, and stay ready for e-invoicing through a combination of localized software (SaaS) and Finance-as-a-Service (FaaS). We work with SMEs and growing companies across the GCC, enabling them to operate with clarity, control, and confidence.
We are building the infrastructure for the next phase of financial compliance and digital transformation in the region, with a strong focus on e-invoicing and scalable financial operations
About the role :
Mazeed is looking for a Head of Financial services to lead and scale its Finance-as-a-Service business line end-to-end.
This role carries full ownership of service quality, operations, client experience, and overall performance of the FaaS vertical, while also supporting sustainable revenue growth. The selected candidate will lead both the Operations and commercial teams, with a strong focus on building a high-quality, scalable, and efficient service model.
Primary Responsibilities
Operations & Service Quality
Lead the operations team delivering accounting, tax, and CFO services
Ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely service delivery
Monitor and improve SLAs, turnaround time, and client satisfaction
Identify gaps in service delivery and implement improvements
Standardize processes and build scalable workflows
Service Expansion & Productization
Introduce and develop new FaaS services (CFO, payroll, advisory, etc.)
Package services into structured, scalable offerings
Continuously improve and evolve existing services
Customer Experience & Retention
Own the full client journey from onboarding to ongoing support
Improve client experience and service consistency
Reduce churn and increase client lifetime value
Handle key clients and escalations
Business Performance & Efficiency
Own overall performance of the FaaS business line
Improve utilization, efficiency, and cost structure
Ensure alignment between sales promises and service delivery
Sales Oversight
Support the sales team in positioning and closing deals
Ensure proper scoping and smooth handover from sales to operations
Contribute to upsell and cross-sell opportunities
Brand & Market Presence
Act as a representative of FaaS in client and partner interactions
Collaborate with marketing on content and thought leadership
Core Values
Being a mazeeder, our promise to customers, internal teams, HR and Leadership is to demonstrate our core values in our daily interactions and quality of work:
Integrity
Customer Obsession
Simplicity
Growth Mindset
Innovation
Empowerment
Essential Skills and Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (MBA preferred); certifications like ACCA, CPA, or CFA are a strong plus
· 10–15+ years in financial services, consulting, or accounting, with proven P&L ownership
· Strong commercial mindset with experience in revenue growth, BD strategy, enterprise deals, and pricing optimization
· Experience in scaling and productizing services (FaaS), including launching new offerings and driving upsell
· Strong operations leadership, with focus on SLAs, efficiency, client experience, and churn reduction
· Proven ability to improve unit economics (ARPU, LTV) and overall business performance
· Strong leadership and stakeholder management, with ability to lead cross-functional teams
Why Join Mazeed
High-impact leadership role with real ownership
Opportunity to build and scale a word class service
Fast-growing, tech-enabled financial platform
Exposure to SMEs across the GCC
- Department
- Leadership Team
- Locations
- Dubai Country Office
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About mazeed
mazeed is an accounting software built for SMEs to simplify everyday financial management. Businesses can easily capture and organize their financial data, from invoices and expenses to payments while staying compliant with tax and e-invoicing regulations.
With an AI assistant that helps answer financial questions and surface key insights, mazeed gives business owners clear financial visibility so they can work faster, reduce manual effort, and make smarter decisions. When needed, local financial and tax experts are available to provide additional support.