Chief Financial Officer

Jaden Executive Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a dynamic Female CFO with substantial experience in Trade Finance and strong financial leadership skills. The ideal candidate, based in Dubai, will have at least 15 years of experience, a CA or MBA in Finance, and the ability to drive financial strategy. Responsibilities include overseeing financial strategy, trade operations, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, while presenting insights to the Board.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in finance leadership, specifically in Trade Finance.
• Must hold CA or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution.
• Must be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's financial strategy and capital planning.
• Oversee Trade Finance operations and ensure compliance.
• Manage treasury functions and banking relationships.
• Present financial insights to the Board.

Skills

Trade Finance expertise

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Governance commitment

Education

CA / MBA (Finance)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Steel and Industrial Raw Materials Trading Industry

Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role

Age Criteria: Up to 45 years

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Female CFO with a strong background in Trade Finance, strategic financial planning, and global compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance, with a proven track record of at least 15 years in senior financial leadership roles. This position is based in Dubai and requires a high degree of financial acumen, integrity, and cross-border operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the companys financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Oversee Trade Finance operations, including Letter of Credit Management, buyer/supplier credit, and forex risk mitigation.
• Ensure statutory compliance across UAE, India, and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Manage treasury functions, working capital optimization, and banking relationships.
• Drive financial reporting, audit readiness, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with business heads to support commercial growth and investment decisions.
• Lead ERP implementation and digitization of finance workflows.
• Present financial insights to the Board and support investor relations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive compliance.
• Mentor and build a high-performing finance team.

Candidate Profile

• Education: CA / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in finance leadership, with at least 5 years in Trade Finance.
• Location Flexibility: Must be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Age: Up to 45 years.

Skills

• Expertise in Trade Finance instruments and cross-border transactions
• Strong command over IFRS, UAE VAT, and international accounting standards
• Strategic mindset with operational agility
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• High integrity and commitment to governance

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in commodities, trading, or export-import businesses
• Exposure to multi-country finance operations
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong leadership presence and ability to represent finance at board level