Group CFO

Charterhouse; Dubai; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services group is seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive team in Dubai. The role involves driving financial strategy, preparing for IPOs, handling M&A processes, and ensuring stability across diverse business entities in the UAE and India. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized accounting qualification and substantial experience in finance leadership within the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Preferably within the financial services sector.
• Experience with managing IPO and M&A activities in UAE and India.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of financial strategy for the group.
• Preparation for IPO, M&A, and investor relation activities.
• Financial planning and analysis for all entities.

Skills

Financial modelling

Working capital management

Regulatory reporting

M&A activities

IPO dealings

Education

ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent

Job description

Charterhouse are working with an international financial services group who is looking to hire a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. The Group CFO will report to the CEO and Board of Directors, and take ownership of the financial strategy of the group. The main responsibility for the Group CFO revolves setting the diversified business up for growth through preparing for IPO, M&A and investor relation activities. This includes deal structuring, financial modelling and securing funding. The group spans financial investment, insurance, real estate and manufacturing, so this role will be responsible for the financial planning and analysis for all entities across multiple locations. The Group CFO will be tasked with structuring these entities to enhance stability and operational efficiency. A key element of this role is driving IPO readiness both in the UAE and Indian markets. The Group CFO will collaborate with investment banks and advisors to manage financing, share pricing and investor materials.

The successful candidate should hold a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) and have at least 10 years’ experience in senior finance leadership roles, preferably within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate should have a track record in handling M&A activities and IPO dealings, ideally in the UAE and India. Financial modelling, working capital management and regulatory reporting should also be very familiar to the successful candidate.