Chief Financial Officer

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a strategic and commercially savvy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations across its multi-brand portfolio in the MENA region. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in hospitality finance, strong leadership skills, and a solid background in managing financial operations and franchise agreements. This executive role offers the opportunity to drive growth and innovation in a fast-paced environment, with a competitive compensation package and exposure to regional and international brands.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Strategic leadership role

Exposure to regional and international hotel brands

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role in hospitality.
• Familiarity with hotel franchise/management agreements is a key advantage.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards and MENA tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the growth goals.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, audit, and internal control functions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

MBA or CPA/ACA/CMA preferred

Job description

About the Group:

We are a dynamic holding company managing and sub-franchising multiple leading hotel brands across the MENA region. Our portfolio includes a growing number of hotel assets. As we scale, we are looking for a strategic and commercially savvy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead our organization and help drive the next phase of our expansion.

Position Summary:

The CFO will oversee all financial operations of the group, providing strategic financial leadership across a multi-brand hospitality portfolio. The role demands deep expertise in hospitality finance, particularly across franchising models. The CFO will act as a key business partner to the CEO, supporting growth, profitability, and compliance, while aligning financial strategies with overall business objectives. The CFO will be supported by a strong finance team already in place and who has been working in the company for several years.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the group’s growth goals and operational objectives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on financial planning, risk management, and capital allocation.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across hotel assets.

Financial Operations & Control

• Oversee accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, audit, and internal control functions.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial reports across multiple jurisdictions.
• Implement and maintain financial systems and processes that support a growing multi-entity structure.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Franchise & Hospitality Focus

• Provide financial oversight of franchise/management agreements, including royalty payments, brand fees, and performance compliance.
• Collaborate with operations and development teams to assess new franchise/management opportunities and investment returns.
• Analyze property-level performance and drive profitability across assets.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA/ACA/CMA preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role, ideally within the hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with hotel franchise/management agreements is a key advantage.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards and regional tax regulations (especially in MENA).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus, but not a requirement

What We Offer:

• Strategic leadership role in a fast-growing hospitality platform
• Competitive compensation package
• Exposure to regional and international hotel brands
• Opportunity to drive growth and innovation across MENA