Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Boundless Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 919,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified group in Dubai is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple industries, including Construction and Hospitality. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and expertise in capital raising and risk management. This role offers an opportunity to shape financial strategies and collaborate with senior executives to enhance business performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in a diversified group with investment background.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development for strategic financial objectives.
• Oversee Finance & Accounting functions.
• Advise on financial implications of business activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic financial planning

Risk management

Capital raising

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree

Job description

About the job Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Opportunity #352

The Client:

A diversified group with more than 120 companies in the UAE covering multiple industries ranging from Construction, Development, Hospitality, FMCG, and Education is looking to hire a CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
• Take hands‑on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long‑range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions.
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, and consolidation, and reporting to the Company
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant role.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in a diversified group, investment background, with knowledge in hospitality.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Solid experience in Capital raising, Financial structuring, Investment analysis, and risk management.