Chief Financial Officer

Interpolitan Money; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium cross-border capital platform is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and governance. This role involves shaping growth strategy, managing performance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. This position offers competitive benefits and the chance to influence a market-leading platform in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Attractive base salary

Equity participation (ESOP)

Private health insurance

Compulsory birthday off

Annual Unplugged Week

Quarterly team celebrations

Two paid days for volunteering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior role.
• Proven experience scaling high-growth businesses within regulated environments.
• Clear, credible communicator with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a core strategic partner to the CEO and executive team.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Partner closely with the CRO to ensure robust financial risk management.
• Own cash flow, liquidity, and working capital management.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance function.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial planning

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

MBA

Job description

Overview

Interpolitan exists to empower global opportunity, for clients, partners, and people. We are a premium cross-border capital platform supporting corporates, funds, family offices, private clients, and professional intermediaries operating internationally. Our regulated, multi-currency solutions enable clients to structure, move, and deploy capital across jurisdictions with speed, confidence, and control. Interpolitan was built to remove constraints in international finance, combining regulatory rigour with commercial agility and a relationship-led approach to service. We are a values-led organisation, guided by integrity, accountability, and long-term thinking. With operations across the UK, UAE, India, and Canada, Interpolitan is entering a decisive phase of growth. We are strengthening our executive leadership team to support the next stage of international scale and platform evolution.

The Opportunity

The Chief Financial Officer will be a central architect of Interpolitan’s next phase. Reporting directly to the CEO and Board, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving performance and ensuring that growth is underpinned by strong financial discipline, governance and capital management. This is a hands-on, commercially focused CFO role in a regulated, international financial services business – suited to a leader who thrives in high-growth environments and is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally. You will work as a close partner to the CEO and C-Suite, translating ambition into financial reality, building scalable financial infrastructure and providing clear, trusted insight to support decision-making at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Act as a core strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, shaping and executing Interpolitan’s growth strategy. Provide rigorous commercial insight across pricing, revenue mix, margins, and profitability. Support strategic initiatives including new product launches, international expansion, partnerships, and structural decisions. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board, contributing to long-term value creation.
• Financial Planning, Performance & Insight: Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across the Group. Deliver high-quality management reporting, KPIs, and financial analysis that directly inform action. Embed performance discipline across the organisation, linking financial outcomes to operational and revenue drivers. Elevate financial literacy and commercial accountability across the leadership team.
• Governance, Risk & Regulation: Partner closely with the CRO to ensure robust financial risk management, controls, and governance. Oversee statutory accounts, audits, and regulatory financial reporting across jurisdictions. Ensure compliance with all applicable financial, tax, and regulatory requirements. Support engagement with auditors, regulators, and key external stakeholders.
• Capital, Liquidity & Operational Scale: Own cash flow, liquidity and working capital management. Lead capital planning to support sustainable growth and balance sheet strength. Partner with the COO to design scalable, efficient financial and operational processes. Drive cost discipline and margin optimisation while enabling growth and innovation.
• Leadership & Capability: Build and lead a high-performing, internationally distributed finance function. Establish systems, controls, and standards appropriate for a scaling, regulated business.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary
• Equity participation (ESOP) aligned to long-term value creation
• Private health insurance
• Compulsory birthday off
• Annual Unplugged Week
• Quarterly team celebrations
• Two paid days per year for volunteering or charitable initiatives

Why Join Interpolitan

• A genuinely influential CFO role with direct impact on strategy and outcomes
• Close partnership with a founder-led executive team
• Opportunity to help shape a category-defining international financial platform
• A values-driven culture that prizes clarity, accountability, and long-term thinking

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership or CFO / Finance Director role
• Proven experience scaling high-growth businesses within regulated financial services
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth, risk, and control
• Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, cash flow, and capital management
• Strong track record working with boards, auditors, and regulators
• Experience building and leading high-calibre finance teams
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent); MBA a plus
• Clear, credible communicator with executive presence
• Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving, international environment

Interpolitan is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives, and believe our differences add value to our organisation.