Group CFO

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking a visionary Group CFO to drive financial strategy in a diversified investment group. This strategic role focuses on transformation, performance, and governance, ideal for an elite finance professional with significant leadership experience. Join a dynamic team and impact major investments and ambitions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based incentives

Long-term wealth creation opportunity

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in holding or investment companies.
• Proven ability to drive financial transformation and capital optimization.
• Experience managing cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Board to define strategic direction.
• Optimize capital structures and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Oversee financial planning and risk governance.

Skills

Strategic Mindset

Communication

Risk Management

Education

MBA from a top-tier business school

CPA

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

What We’re Looking For :

• 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.

Why Join?

• 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.