Position Overview:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic leader responsible for guiding the organization’s financial direction and ensuring fiscal sustainability. The role involves raising funds for growth and expansion through Joint Venture partners, arranging credit lines for customers, overseeing accounts receivable and payable, managing global finance operations, and ensuring compliance with international financial regulations. The CFO will drive financial efficiency, optimize cash flow, and establish robust financial controls to support the company’s strategic objectives.
Position Location: Regional based in Dubai, UAE
Reporting Channel: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors.
Main Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Develop, implement and lead the group’s overseas financial strategy, ensuring alignment with the corporate’s objectives.
- Deliver accurate rolling forecasts with scenario and variance analysis.
- Enable data-driven decisions through effective financial planning tools and insights.
Fundraising & Capital Structuring
- Raise capital for regional expansion through equity, debt, and joint venture partnerships to support strategic initiatives.
- Optimize the company’s capital structure to ensure long-term financial stability and flexibility.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and investors.
Growth and Expansion Strategy
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support regional and international expansion.
- Provide financial modeling and risk analysis to guide strategic investments and business ventures.
- Lead financial due diligence and integration in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Investor Relations & Market Positioning
- Build and manage relationships with current and potential investors and stakeholders.
- Ensure timely, transparent, and strategic financial communication and reporting.
- Position the company effectively in the market to support growth, partnerships, and capital access.
Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization
- Ensure efficient management of cash flow and liquidity across all operations.
- Oversee receivables, payables, and inventory management to maximize working capital.
- Implement controls to monitor and improve cash conversion cycles.
Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and international standards.
- Ensure audit readiness and maintain strong internal control systems.
- Comply with tax, legal, and regulatory obligations across all jurisdictions.
Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or performance.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements across finance and operations.
- Benchmark financial performance and implement departmental KPIs to support excellence.
Technology & Digital Transformation
- Lead digital initiatives in finance, including automation and ERP system improvements.
- Implement financial technology solutions to enhance reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Ensure cybersecurity and data integrity in all financial operations.
Team Development & Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team with clear roles and accountability.
- Provide mentorship and training to develop internal capabilities and succession planning.
- Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to align financial strategy with operations.
Risk Management & Governance
- Establish a robust framework to identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Ensure business continuity planning and crisis response capabilities.
- Implement governance policies to ensure financial integrity and ethical standards.
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; preferably with an MBA.
- Recognized professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or CMA.
- Minimum of 20 years of progressive financial experience, with at least 7 years in a CFO or senior financial leadership role.
- Proven experience in fundraising, capital structuring, and managing investor relations.
- Strong understanding of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and global compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in digital transformation and financial systems implementation (e.g., ERP).
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Proven multinational and regional experience in the Middle East is mandatory.
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