Group CFO: Growth & IPO Readiness (UAE & KSA)

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UAE-based restaurant group seeks a Group CFO to provide strategic financial leadership across 80+ outlets in the UAE and KSA. Responsibilities include managing P&L, ensuring tax compliance, designing executive compensation frameworks, and preparing for a public listing. Ideal candidates will have 10–15+ years of experience in similar roles, strong knowledge of corporate tax, and a professional accounting qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to drive financial strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in CFO or Group Finance Director roles.
• Hands-on experience managing cross-border finance operations in UAE + KSA.
• Demonstrated experience preparing a company for public listing.

Responsibilities

• Own group-wide P&L across UAE and KSA operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Ensure all subsidiaries comply with UAE and KSA regulations.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Financial strategy

Investor relations

Cross-border finance operations

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA)

Job description

A prominent UAE-based restaurant group seeks a Group CFO to provide strategic financial leadership across 80+ outlets in the UAE and KSA. Responsibilities include managing P&L, ensuring tax compliance, designing executive compensation frameworks, and preparing for a public listing. Ideal candidates will have 10–15+ years of experience in similar roles, strong knowledge of corporate tax, and a professional accounting qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to drive financial strategy in a dynamic environment.