Weam, our Principal Consultant, is fluent in both Arabic and English. In addition to her expertise in traditional finance and accounting roles, she specializes in mid to senior-level positions within corporate finance, including restructuring, strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and valuations. Her focus also extends to risk management, business continuity, and internal audit.

“I never wanted a job where I’d be glued to a desk. I thrive when things are interactive and engaging, and recruitment delivers that. I probably spend more time in other people’s offices than ours, in fact, continuously meeting candidates and clients, building rapport and hosting events such as ‘Women in Business’.”

“What makes Alchemy special is the way we value our candidates. We’re not transactional recruiters, there’s a culture of bringing everyone close together rather than creating competition. This gives us a real purpose, a real drive. I’ve experienced large agency environments and can clearly see where we do things differently.”

Approach to recruitment: "Recruitment is an emotional roller coaster. You need a positive mindset, and the conviction there’s always a solution – especially if you think creatively."

Dubai highlights: "I’ve lived and worked in many countries, but the UAE is home. As a female of Arabic background, I value the chance it’s given me to break ‘traditional’ paths and create my own success."

Specialising In:

• Restructuring
• Risk Management
• Business Continuity Management
• Finance Business Partners
• Strategy Managers
• Heads of Strategy
• M&A Analysts
• M&A Managers
• Internal & External Audit professionals
• Finance Transformation professionals
• Emiratisation – Finance & Accounting
• Emiratisation – Internal Audit and Risk Management

Recent Placements:

• Head of Internal Audit – Construction
• Financial Controller – Infrastructure
• Head of Finance – Logistics
• Restructuring Manager – Consulting
• Director, FP&A – F&B
• Corporate Development Manager – Construction 
• Finance Director – Manufacturing
• Investor Relations – Asset Management
• Head Of Treasury and Cash Operations – Logistics
• Sr. Accountant – Energy

Testimonial:

“Weam is passionate and determined in getting the job done, in fact well done! She demonstrates high level of commitment, dedication and excellent communication skills. Keep up the, good work.”

Ghassan Nassief, Managing Director

"It was a true pleasure working with Weam. If I was to describe the experience in one Word, it would be “Refreshing”.  She was always on point, knew the opportunities well, was there to bounce off ideas and concerns. Communication was impeccable, never once did I feel I was left in the dark. One of the best recruitment experiences I have ever had. A true Alchemist!”

Adil Norat, Group Chief Financial Officer