Chief Financial Officer & Growth & Strategy

Hanson Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent advisory firm in the UAE is searching for a Chief Financial Officer to oversee finance operations and support strategic growth. The ideal candidate will possess senior finance leadership experience, ideally in sectors like retail or real estate. Responsibilities include driving financial management, ensuring governance, and engaging with C-suite for planning. This is a high-impact role within a financially strong organisation, perfect for an experienced CFO looking for a pioneering position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, multi-business environment.
• Track record of success in high-growth profitable organisations.
• Experience in sectors like retail, consumer goods, or real estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations focusing on working capital management.
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic insight.
• Drive operational efficiency and cost control across the business.
• Partner closely with C-suite for strategic planning.

Skills

Senior finance leadership experience

Commercial finance expertise

Ability to influence at board level

Strong leadership capability

Understanding of UAE market

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – UAE Executive Leadership Role

We are conducting a retained search for a highly successful and profitable organisation in the UAE seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance operations. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will play an integral role in supporting continued growth, shaping financial strategy and ensuring long‑term financial strength and sustainability.

CFO Role: Financial Strategy, Governance and Growth Leadership

As Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee all aspects of the finance function, driving robust financial management and providing critical insights to support strategic decision‑making. The role encompasses responsibility for working capital, cash flow and credit management, alongside strong governance, reporting and financial oversight across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities: Chief Financial Officer, UAE

• Lead all financial operations, with a strong focus on working capital management, cash flow optimisation and credit control
• Oversee inventory accounting, depreciation and asset management in a complex, multi‑asset environment
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasting and strategic insight to senior leadership and the board
• Establish and maintain strong financial governance, controls and risk management frameworks
• Partner closely with the C‑suite to support strategic planning, performance optimisation and business growth
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, building a high‑performance and commercially focused function
• Drive operational efficiency, cost control and financial discipline across the business
• Own financial planning, budgeting and analysis, translating data into clear, actionable insight
• Modernise the finance function through systems implementation, automation and process improvement

New Business Strategy and Commercial Growth

• Support the organisation’s growth strategy and competitive positioning through strong financial leadership

Chief Financial Officer Profile: Experience and Expertise Required

The ideal candidate will bring senior finance leadership experience within a complex, multi‑business environment, with a strong understanding of the UAE market. Experience in sectors such as retail, consumer goods, real estate, construction or services will be highly advantageous. You will demonstrate deep commercial finance expertise, a track record of success in high‑growth, profitable organisations and the ability to influence at board and executive level. Strong leadership capability and the confidence to operate as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team are essential. This is a compelling opportunity for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer seeking a high‑impact leadership role within a fast‑growing and financially strong UAE‑based organisation.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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