Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Imperium Commodity Search; Dubai; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the trading sector is seeking a CFO with extensive financial leadership experience specifically in the energy or oil trading business. The role involves managing financial functions across jurisdictions, overseeing commercial strategies, and leading a team of finance professionals. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of PQE, a degree in finance, and fluency in English, with additional language skills preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE in a financial leadership role as CFO in an energy trading business.
• Experience managing a team of finance professionals.
• Fluency in English; Russian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of full financial functions across jurisdictions.
• Line management of a team of 3 in Dubai and London.
• Oversee trader PnL reviews and drive commercial strategies.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Financial Compliance

Proactive Management

Education

Degree in Finance

Relevant Qualifications

Job description

• Ownership of the full financial functions of the trading business in all jurisdictions (particularly the Middle East and European markets) across cash management, trade finance, budgeting and financial reporting
• Line management of accounting and trade finance functions (team of 3) across Dubai and London
• Manage financial elements of commercial and strategic deals, investments and portfolio tasks alongside CEO and the leadership team
• Oversee trader PnL reviews, bonus structuring and calculations
• Drive commercial strategy and success of the finance function, whilst complying with all aligned national, international and local compliance and requirements
• Develop structures and procedures for best practice across the business
• Meet with, build and retain relationships with banks for trade finance flow and longevity, maintaining accurate accounts and records to ensure access
• Moonlighting in COO responsibilities where required, with a hands-on approach to hiring, staff management and operational excellence alongside the CEO
• Ad-hoc commercial, financial and operational tasks as required to drive the growth and success of the business
• Full availability and presence to deal with all issues falling under the responsibility of the CFO in a timely and proactive manner
• Travel to European offices regularly, working with teams across the trading and family office structures on all financial matters relating to the business / portfolio and group company

We would love to hear from you if you have :

• 10+ years PQE in a financial leadership role as CFO / Financial Director in an energy or oil trading business
• Excellent commercial acumen with a solid understanding of nuance in financial oversight in an international trading environment
• Proactive management of financial matters and experience in driving commercial success via a fluid finance department
• Experience in managing a team of finance professionals (accountancy / trade finance etc.)
• Prior experience in working with European and Middle Eastern banks on trade finance matters
• Excellent accountancy and financial compliance skills / relevant qualifications
• Degree educated in finance / international trade / related field
• A thorough knowledge of the oil and energy trading markets in the EMEA region
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and Russian (preferred but not essential)