Deputy CFO / CFO

TechBiz Global GmbH; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service provider is seeking a Deputy CFO / CFO in Sharjah, UAE. This role involves establishing the finance function, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, and overseeing financial strategies and reporting. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of senior finance experience, relevant educational qualifications, and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in senior finance leadership in financial services, brokerage, or digital trading.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Experience in financial strategy and capital management.

Responsibilities

• Establish finance function and strategic direction.
• Partner with executive team for financial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations.
• Oversee financial statements and management reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Skills

Financial leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel (Power Pivot / Power Query)

ERP / financial systems

Job description

At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Deputy CFO / CFO to join one of our clients ' teams. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

Establish the finance function, providing strategic direction and oversight across accounting, treasury, regulatory reporting, and financial planning.

Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop long-term financial strategies, capital planning, and business performance monitoring.

Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations (VARA, DIFC) and IFRS, while maintaining best practices in corporate governance and risk management.

Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial statements, management reports, and performance dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial modeling to guide business decisions and support expansion.

Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.

Direct treasury and liquidity management, including cash flow optimization, trading / brokerage accounting, and FX exposures.

Implement and enhance internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and strengthen financial integrity.

Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a high-performance, compliant, and collaborative culture.

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, contributing to strategic initiatives including fundraising, new product development, and corporate structuring.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA) strongly preferred.

Proven track record (7+ years) in senior finance leadership, ideally within financial services, brokerage, or digital trading.

Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE regulatory requirements (DIFC, VARA), and international financial governance standards.

Demonstrated experience in financial strategy, capital management, and regulatory reporting.

Advanced financial modelling, data analysis, and ERP / financial systems skills; excellent Excel (incl. Power Pivot / Power Query).

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with C-level executives, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.