Group Chief Financial Officer

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is conducting a highly confidential search for a Group Chief Financial Officer based in the UAE. The role shapes financial strategy, governance and performance across diverse businesses and markets.

The successful candidate will lead FP&A, budgeting, reporting, controls and capital allocation, partnering with senior leadership to drive EBITDA growth and stronger financial performance across a multi-market portfolio.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership with 15+ years in complex, multinational settings.
• Strong FMCG/consumer goods background preferred.
• Proven governance, risk management and controls capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, budgeting, reporting and financial planning across the group.
• Own governance, controls and capital allocation across portfolios.
• Partner with CEO, board and senior leadership on strategy and decision-making.
• Drive EBITDA growth and operating discipline in multiple markets.

Skills

Finance leadership

FMCG/consumer goods

Strategic partnering

FP&A budgeting

Governance & controls

International experience

Team leadership

Education

MBA or CPA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

We are conducting a highly confidential search for an accomplished Group Chief Financial Officer to join a large, diversified consumer-focused organization headquartered in the UAE.

This is a significant executive leadership mandate with responsibility for shaping the Group’s financial strategy, governance and performance across multiple businesses and markets.

The successful candidate will lead the broader finance agenda, including financial planning & analysis, budgeting, reporting, governance and controls, capital allocation, financial risk management and audit, while acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership and business heads. A key part of the mandate will be driving stronger financial performance across the portfolio, improving operating discipline and supporting sustainable EBITDA growth. These areas reflect the scope of the confidential brief.

We are particularly interested in senior finance leaders who bring:

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including substantial leadership experience within a large, complex, multi-business or multinational environment.
• Strong FMCG / consumer goods experience is highly preferred, although exceptional candidates from adjacent large-scale consumer businesses may also be considered.
• A strong combination of commercial finance and financial stewardship, someone equally comfortable influencing business performance and maintaining rigorous governance and controls.
• Significant exposure to FP&A, corporate finance, budgeting, financial reporting, audit, controls and strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience partnering with CEOs, Boards, shareholders/owners and senior executive teams.
• Experience leading sizeable, geographically dispersed finance organizations.
• International and multi-market experience is highly valued.

Location: UAE

Candidate location: Open globally, candidates do not need to currently be based in the UAE. Relocation will be considered.

Given the sensitivity of this appointment, the identity of the organization and further details will only be shared with suitably qualified candidates at the appropriate stage of the process. If your background aligns closely with the above, please reach out to me directly with your profile/CV.

All conversations and applications will be handled in strict confidence.