Chief Risk Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Hrvatsko društvo za korporativno upravljanje i menadžment (CCGM); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hrvatsko društvo za korporativno upravljanje i menadžment (CCGM) seeks an experienced Chief Risk Officer / Chief Financial Officer to lead financial management, risk governance, and strategic planning. You will oversee financial performance, controls, and provide strategic recommendations to support sustainable growth.

The role requires deep expertise in finance, governance, and enterprise risk, with a track record of senior leadership and stakeholder engagement. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CFA, FRM or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, corporate risk management, or financial leadership with senior management exposure.
• Proven experience in financial strategy, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, treasury, taxation, investment analysis, and internal controls.
• Experience in managing financial risks, business continuity, compliance, and corporate risk frameworks.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, liquidity, and capital allocation.
• Lead corporate risk management strategies to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, risk frameworks, and governance policies.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, taxation, audit, and financial compliance functions.
• Manage financial investments, funding strategies, capital structure, and banking relationships.
• Evaluate opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and strategic projects from financial and risk perspectives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and disclosures.
• Advise the Board and senior management on financial performance, risks, and strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Risk management

Corporate governance

Communication

Negotiation

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Risk Officer / Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization's financial management, corporate risk management, and strategic planning functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial performance, managing financial and operational risks, ensuring effective financial controls, and providing strategic recommendations to support sustainable business growth, financial stability, and long-term organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, liquidity, and capital allocation.
• Lead corporate risk management strategies to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance policies.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, taxation, audit, and financial compliance functions.
• Manage financial investments, funding strategies, capital structure, and banking relationships.
• Evaluate business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and strategic projects from financial and risk perspectives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements, management reports, and financial disclosures.
• Lead relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, investors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders.
• Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on financial performance, business risks, and strategic decisions.
• Lead, develop, and supervise finance, accounting, and risk management teams.
• Establish financial and risk-related KPIs and drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency.
• Ensure appropriate corporate governance, financial controls, and enterprise risk oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, corporate risk management, or financial leadership, with substantial senior management experience.
• Proven experience in financial strategy, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, treasury, taxation, investment analysis, and internal controls.
• Experience in managing financial risks, business continuity, compliance, and corporate risk frameworks.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial awareness, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide strategic financial and risk advice to executive management and the Board of Directors.
• High standards of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.