Group CFO

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic investment group in Dubai is seeking a visionary Group CFO to lead financial strategy and drive long-term growth. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience in diversified holding groups and a proven ability to engage at Board-level. This role offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for performance-based incentives and long-term wealth creation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based incentives

Long-term wealth creation opportunity

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Group CEO to define long-term strategic direction.
• Optimize capital structures and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Oversee financial planning and budgeting across business verticals.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Capital allocation

Performance management

Risk management

Investor relations

Digital transformation

Team leadership

Education

MBA/CPA/CA from a top-tier 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

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.

Benefits

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.