CFO

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a CFO for a permanent role in the energy and natural resources sector in Dubai. The position oversees accounting and finance functions, drives budgeting and forecasting, and ensures regulatory compliance within a varied UAE environment.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive Oil & Gas sector experience, a strong finance background, and a proven track record in strategic financial planning and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive Oil & Gas sector experience.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy development.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage accounting and finance teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support decision-making processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance financial performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

Financial analysis

Financial planning

Strategic finance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Finance qualification (Big 4 preferred)

Job description

The CFO role in the energy and natural resources industry requires a skilled professional to manage financial operations and ensure effective strategies. This permanent position offers the opportunity to oversee accounting and finance functions within a varied environment.

Client Details

An organisation operating in the energy and natural resources industry in UAE.

Description

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage accounting and finance teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support decision-making processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance financial performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.

Profile

A successful CFO should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance within the energy and natural resources sector.
• MUST have EXTENSIVE Oil and Gas sector experience.
• MUST hold a financial qualification, ideally Big 4.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy development.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.

Job Offer

A competitive salary rangeA permanent position in the energy and natural resources industry based in Dubai.

Skills

CFO, chief financial officer, finance director