Group Chief Financial Officer

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, Dubai-based telecom group, seeks a commercially driven Group CFO to shape financial strategy, capital markets activity, and operational finance across geographies.

You will lead IPO readiness and execution, manage relationships with banks and regulators, and drive performance through robust controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a telecommunications or related infrastructure business
• Demonstrated success in leading or playing a key role in an IPO (essential)
• Strong understanding of global capital markets, debt/equity financing, and investor relations
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-country financial operations
• IFRS / international accounting standards knowledge; strong financial modelling and capital allocation skills
• Tamil and English fluency (spoken and written) is essential

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Group’s long-term financial strategy with the CEO and Board
• Lead end-to-end IPO readiness and execution including governance and roadshows
• Manage group-wide budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and governance frameworks
• Provide financial oversight of telecom operations, including CAPEX and network investments
• Drive cost optimization, digital finance transformation, and build a high-performing international finance team
• Present financial performance to Board, investors, and regulators; oversee investor communications and ESG initiatives

Skills

Strategic leadership

Capital markets understanding

Investor relations

Financial modelling

Telecom industry experience

M&A integration

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Group CFO with deep experience in the telecommunications sector, a proven track record in IPO execution.

You will lead the Group’s financial strategy, capital markets activities, and operational finance functions, playing a critical role in scaling the business and delivering shareholder value.

We will welcome applications from overseas providing you are willing to relocate to Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and Board to define and execute the Group’s long-term financial strategy


• Provide strategic insight on growth initiatives, market expansion, and M&A opportunities


• Act as a key advisor on capital structure, funding strategy, and investor positioning

IPO & Capital Markets

• Lead end-to-end IPO readiness and execution (governance, reporting, advisors, roadshow, listing)


• Manage relationships with investment banks, legal advisors, auditors, and regulators


• Oversee post-listing compliance, investor relations, and market communications

Financial Management

• Full ownership of Group financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting


• Ensure robust financial controls, risk management, and governance frameworks


• Drive performance management across all business units and geographies

Telecom Sector Expertise

• Provide financial oversight of telecom operations including CAPEX-intensive infrastructure, spectrum investments, and network rollout


• Monitor key telecom KPIs (ARPU, churn, EBITDA margins, subscriber growth, etc.)


• Support commercial teams with pricing, bundling, and market competitiveness analysis

Operational Excellence

• Optimize cost structures and improve profitability across the Group


• Lead digital transformation within finance (systems, automation, analytics)


• Build and develop a high-performing, internationally diverse finance team

Stakeholder Management

• Present financial performance and strategy to Board, investors, and external stakeholders


• Act as a key interface with regulators across relevant jurisdictions


• Support corporate governance and ESG initiatives

Key Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a telecommunications or related infrastructure business


• Demonstrated success in leading or playing a key role in an IPO (essential)


• Strong understanding of global capital markets, debt/equity financing, and investor relations


• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-country financial operations

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of IFRS / international accounting standards


• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and capital allocation skills


• Experience with large-scale CAPEX planning and ROI analysis

Language Skills

• Fluency in Tamil and English (spoken and written) — essential

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen


• High level of integrity, governance, and professionalism


• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at Board level


• Hands-on, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred

• Experience in emerging markets or high-growth telecom environments


• Prior exposure to private equity-backed or pre-IPO businesses


• International experience working across multiple jurisdictions