Chief Financial Officer

Barza Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Barza Consulting is partnering with a Dubai-based investment firm to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will lead the finance function and work closely with the senior leadership team.

The CFO will own the group-wide financial strategy, governance and regulatory compliance, oversee cash flow, reporting, audits and tax, and develop a high-performing finance team to drive investment decisions and long-term value.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior finance leadership experience, ideally in investment management or related environments.
• Strengthen financial governance, regulatory reporting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall finance function, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial strategy, business planning and key investment decisions.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity, treasury and capital management.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks.
• Manage financial and management reporting, audits, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support investment and strategic decision-making.
• Lead relationships with auditors, banks, regulators and other external stakeholders.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team while maintaining high standards of financial governance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial planning

Governance & risk

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA/CFA)

Job description

Barza Consulting is hiring on behalf of an established investment firm based in Dubai for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its finance function and work closely with the senior leadership team.

The CFO will be responsible for the overall financial strategy at group level, governance and performance of the firm, providing strategic financial leadership while ensuring strong financial controls, reporting and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall finance function, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial strategy, business planning and key investment decisions.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity, treasury and capital management.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks.
• Manage financial and management reporting, audits, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support investment and strategic decision-making.
• Lead relationships with auditors, banks, regulators and other external stakeholders.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team while maintaining high standards of financial governance.

Requirements

• Significant senior finance leadership experience for 15+ years, ideally within investment management, asset management, private equity, family offices, financial services or a related investment environment.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, treasury, governance, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset with the ability to work closely with senior leadership and investment teams.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience within the UAE/GCC financial services or investment landscape would be advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities