Group CFO

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Dubai is seeking a visionary Group CFO to drive financial strategy for a diversified investment group. The ideal candidate will have an MBA or similar degree, and 15 years of leadership experience in financial operations. This role offers competitive compensation and a chance to work with a dynamic leadership team at the forefront of strategic investments.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based incentives

Long-term wealth creation opportunity

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in diversified holding groups or investment conglomerates.
• Proven ability to scale financial operations and drive capital optimization.
• Experience managing cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Group CEO and Board to define long-term strategic direction.
• Optimize capital structures across the portfolio.
• Oversee financial planning & analysis budgeting across multiple verticals.
• Ensure rigorous internal controls and compliance with standards.
• Represent the Group to investors and financial institutions.
• Champion automation and finance digitization.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Capital allocation

Performance management

Risk management

Investor relations

Digital transformation

Team leadership

Education

MBA/CPA/CA from a top-tier global business school

CFA preferred

Job description

Black & Grey HR is seeking a visionary Group CFO to join a dynamic and diversified investment group with a bold mission to reshape industries and drive long‑term growth. This is not your conventional finance role; we’re looking for a strategic powerhouse who can lead transformation, power performance and future‑proof the financial foundation of our multi‑sector operations. If you’re an elite finance professional from a top‑tier business school (INSEAD, LBS, Wharton, HBS, IIM, etc.) and have cut your teeth in leading holding or investment companies this opportunity is tailor‑made for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with the Group CEO and Board to define long‑term strategic direction and drive shareholder value.
• Capital Allocation: Optimize capital structures across the portfolio, evaluate investment opportunities, M&A divestitures and fundraising activities.
• Performance Management: Oversee financial planning & analysis (FP&A) budgeting and forecasting across multiple business verticals.
• Risk & Governance: Ensure rigorous internal controls, risk management frameworks and compliance with global standards.
• Investor Relations: Represent the Group to investors, financial institutions and external stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Digital Transformation: Champion automation, finance digitization and systems integration across entities.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a high‑performing finance team fostering a culture of accountability, agility and excellence.

Requirements

• Education: MBA/CPA/CA from a top‑tier global business school or university. CFA preferred.
• Experience: 15 years of progressive leadership experience in diversified holding groups, private equity firms or investment conglomerates.
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to scale financial operations, lead restructuring efforts and drive capital optimization.
• Global Outlook: Experience working across geographies and managing cross‑border transactions.
• Communication: Excellent executive presence with the ability to engage at Board‑level and lead investor conversations.

Benefits

• Lead financial strategy for a diversified group with multi‑billion‑dollar ambitions.
• Work alongside a visionary leadership team in a culture of innovation, speed and impact.
• Be at the forefront of strategic investments and landmark deals.
• Competitive compensation package, performance‑based incentives, long‑term wealth creation opportunity.