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Dale Ryder

Vice President FP&A │ Chief Financial Officer │ Commercial & Strategic Finance Leader
22.1 yrs experienceComputer Software
Mar 2026

The move

MoveIFS Foundation → IFS
TitleTreasurer & Trustee → Vice President - Corporate FP&A
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE10.9
Total experience22.1 years
IFS headcount5,001-10,000 employees
IFS industrySoftware Development
IFS HQLinköping
IFS founded1983
IFS typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Vice President - Corporate FP&AMar 2026 — Present
    IFS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Treasurer & TrusteeFeb 2025 — Present
    IFS Foundation· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Part-time
  3. Chief Financial Officer - Asia-Pacific, Japan, Middle East & AfricaMar 2022 — Mar 2026
    IFS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Finance Director - Middle EastFeb 2020 — Mar 2022
    IFS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Director of Finance & Commercial OperationsAug 2017 — Feb 2020
    Emitac Enterprise Solutions· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Finance Manager - Middle EastOct 2016 — Aug 2017
    AECOM· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  7. Finance Lead - Qatar & BahrainMay 2014 — Oct 2016
    AECOM· Doha, Qatar
  8. Management AccountantSep 2013 — May 2014
    Thales· Glasgow, Scotland
  9. Project AccountantApr 2012 — Sep 2013
    Thales· Manchester, England
  10. Bid Finance Manager & Project AccountantJul 2009 — Apr 2012
    Thales· Manchester, England
  11. Assistant AccountantOct 2007 — Jul 2009
    Homeform Group Ltd· Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  12. Credit ControllerApr 2004 — Oct 2007
    British Gas· Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Education

Top skills

Commercial ManagementProject FinanceBidding ProcessProject ManagementBid PreparationFinancial Risk Management

About

As the Chief Financial Officer for Asia-Pacific, Japan, Middle East & Africa at IFS, I have been a member of the Regional Leadership team and the leader of a multi-geography finance function, supporting the regional growth strategy for over 5 years. I have a strong background in finance, having completed the CIMA qualification and AAT diploma, and more than 10 years of experience in senior finance roles across various industries and geographies. My core competencies include strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial risk management, and analytical skills. I enjoy working with diverse and cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives and act as a valuable business partner. I am passionate about driving operational excellence, enhancing customer satisfaction, and improv

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