Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Operational Leasing (Electric Motorcycles)

Adecco; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operational leasing company in Dubai is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) specializing in electric motorcycles. The CFO will lead financial strategy and risk management, oversee funding models, and ensure compliance with local regulations. Ideally, candidates will have over 10 years of financial leadership experience in leasing or asset-heavy industries. The role emphasizes strategic planning, investor relations, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience in leasing, fleet management, or asset-heavy industries.
• Strong background in capital raising, debt structuring, and asset-backed financing.
• Exceptional analytical skills and executive-level communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy and risk management for the company.
• Oversee funding models and manage investor relations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations related to leasing and financing.
• Implement strong financial controls and systems to support growth.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Capital markets & investor relations

Asset-backed financing & treasury management

Risk assessment & portfolio management

Data-driven decision-making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Operational Leasing (Electric Motorcycles)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, risk management, capital structure, and long-term financial sustainability of an operational leasing company specializing in electric motorcycles. This role will oversee financial planning, investor relations, asset‑backed financing structures, fleet cost optimization, and strong compliance practices. The CFO will play a central role in scaling the leasing fleet, optimizing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and driving profitability across both B2B and B2C leasing channels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the companyâ’s long‑term financial strategy aligned with fleet growth and leasing profitability.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and annual budgeting processes.
• Advise the CEO and Board on strategic financial decisions, including expansion, capital allocation, and risk exposure.

2. Capital Management & Funding

• Structure and manage funding models for fleet acquisition (e.g., asset‑backed financing, sale‑leaseback, revolving credit facilities).
• Lead fundraising activities, investor relations, and negotiations with lenders, leasing partners, and financial institutions.
• Optimize capital structure to support rapid fleet scaling while maintaining healthy cash flow.

3. Fleet Economics & Cost Optimization

• Build and improve models for asset depreciation, lifecycle cost, maintenance cost projections, and electric motorcycle residual value management.
• Analyze unit economics for B2B and B2C leasing products to ensure sustainable margins.
• Monitor fleet usage data and collaborate with operations to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).

4. Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting functions, including revenue recognition for leasing contracts, asset capitalization, and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Implement strong internal controls and scalable financial systems to support growth.

5. Risk Management & Compliance

• Develop financial risk frameworks including credit risk, asset risk, insurance exposure, and customer default risk.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations related to leasing, consumer financing, tax, and asset ownership.
• Oversee insurance strategy covering fleet, customers, and corporate liability.

6. Pricing & Product Financial Design

• Partner with commercial teams to set pricing for leasing plans, subscription models, and B2B contract terms.
• Evaluate financial impact of mileage limits, payment terms, penalty structures, and service bundles.
• Use data‑driven insights to optimize product profitability.

7. Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high‑performing finance team (FP&A, accounting, risk, credit, treasury).
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and performance accountability.
• Strengthen cross‑functional collaboration with operations, sales, and technology teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelorâs degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience, ideally in: leasing, fleet management, mobility/EV companies, fintech lending, or asset‑heavy industries.
• Strong background in capital raising, debt structuring, and asset‑backed financing.
• Deep understanding of unit economics, subscription models, and residual value management.
• Experience implementing financial systems and scaling financial operations.
• Exceptional analytical skills, strategic mindset, and executive‑level communication.

Key Competencies

• Strategic financial planning
• Capital markets & investor relations
• Asset‑backed financing & treasury management
• Risk assessment & portfolio management
• Strong command of data‑driven decision‑making
• Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management