Mihaela Dobrea
About Candidate
MIHAELA DOBREA
Dubai, UAE +971 551093473 mp.dobrea@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/ mihaela-dobrea
CFO | Finance Director | Strategic Finance Consultant | Compliance & Operational Transformation Leader
Seeking executive-level opportunities in finance leadership, regulatory transformation, and operational strategy across UAE and global markets.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Results driven Senior Finance transformation architect with over 20 years of executive leadership across the UAE, MEA, and Europe.
Proven track record in designing and scaling finance operations for multinational corporations, government entities, and high-growth environments.
Expert in strategic fiscal realignment, cross-border compliance, and ERP integration. Adept at driving EBITDA growth, optimizing treasury and tax frameworks, and enabling regional expansion through precision-built financial systems.
Recognized for transforming audit ratings, championing zero-bureaucracy governance, and building finance functions that deliver resilience, agility, and board-level impact.
CORE COMPENTENCIES
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- CFO-Level Budgeting & Forecasting
- Board Engagement & Business Reviews
- M&A & Business Expansion Strategy
- Compliance Oversight & Corporate Governance
Financial Excellence & Control
- IFRS, GAAP, US GAAP Reporting
- Audit Management & Risk Mitigation
- VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing
- CAPEX Planning & EBITDA Optimization
Operational Transformation
- SOP Design & Policy Standardization
- ERP Integration & Digital Finance Tools
- Supply Chain Finance & Inventory Control
- Cross-Border Financial Consolidation
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Multicultural Team Management (UAE, KSA, Europe)
- Training, Coaching & Talent Development
- Executive Communication & Strategic Planning
CONSULTING & ADVISORY HIGHLIGHTS
- SOP architecture for UAE government entity (FTA)
- VAT implementation across UAE & KSA
- DOJ – district of Justice, USA compliance reporting and governance training
- Strategic finance advisory for M&A and divestment projects
- Audit rating transformation and policy standardization
