Group CFO

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company based in Dubai is seeking an experienced Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who has a strong background in strategic financial leadership within the mining sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience, including 5 years in a senior finance role. This position involves managing financial health and strategy across diverse operations and ensuring compliance with international standards, making it pivotal for the organization's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 5 in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven exposure to the mining industry (metals, minerals, precious stones, coal).
• Experience working across international markets with knowledge of African taxation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the financial strategy aligned with long-term business goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor performance and optimize financial outcomes.
• Manage cash flow and investments.
• Provide strategic input on mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead financial reporting and compliance.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Evaluate and manage financial risks and internal controls.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Job Title: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mining Industry
Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Mining (Metals & Minerals / Precious Stones / Coal)
Salary: Up to AED 60000 (Negotiable based on experience and industry exposure)
Notice Period: Up to 30 days
Applications: Open to overseas candidates
Preferred Industry Exposure: Africa (taxation and financial planning & analysis knowledge is a plus)

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Group CFO (Chartered Accountant) to join a leading group of companies operating within the mining sector with interests across metals minerals precious stones and coal. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of strategic financial leadership mining industry expertise and multinational exposure preferably within the African continent.

This is a pivotal leadership role based in Dubai responsible for overseeing the financial health and strategy across the groups diverse operations driving financial planning risk management and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the groups financial strategy aligned with its longterm business goals.

• Oversee budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes (FP&A).

• Monitor performance and implement corrective measures to optimize financial outcomes.

• Manage cash flow investments and capital structuring to ensure financial health.

• Provide strategic input on mergers acquisitions and divestitures.

• Lead financial reporting and ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations (including Africaspecific taxation).

• Coordinate with external auditors banks and regulatory bodies.

• Lead mentor and develop a highperforming finance team across geographies.

• Evaluate and manage financial risks insurance coverage and internal controls.

• Report to the Group CEO and advise the board on all financial matters.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong academic and professional credentials.

• Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 5 in a senior finance leadership role (Group CFO / Finance Director level).

• Proven exposure to the mining industry (metals minerals precious stones coal).

• Experience working across international markets preferably with knowledge of African taxation and regulatory environments.

• Proficiency in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is highly desirable.