- Location
- Dubai
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- C-Level
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Our Client
Our client is a diversified group with investments across real estate, services, and operating businesses in the UAE and wider GCC. The group is moving toward tighter financial governance, improved reporting transparency, and more structured capital deployment.
The Role
The Chief Financial Officer will lead group-wide financial strategy, reporting, and risk management across multiple subsidiaries. This role will oversee budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and audit functions while supporting the board on strategic and investment decisions. The CFO will play a central role in enhancing financial controls, improving cash flow discipline, and supporting M&A or expansion initiatives. Close collaboration with CEOs of operating companies will be essential to ensure financial alignment and performance accountability. The role will also manage external relationships with banks, auditors, and advisors.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have significant CFO or Group Finance leadership experience within diversified groups or holding structures. Strong exposure to multi-entity reporting, consolidation, and governance is mandatory. A background in the UAE or GCC is strongly preferred, with solid knowledge of local regulations and banking environments. The candidate must demonstrate strategic thinking alongside hands-on financial leadership. Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA) are expected, with board-level communication skills essential.