Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Driven Properties; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate conglomerate is seeking a Group CFO to lead its financial strategy across all subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in financial leadership within the real estate industry, with a strong focus on cash flow management and strategic planning. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary and a performance-based bonus structure, along with comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Tax‑Free Salary Package

Performance‑based bonus structure

Comprehensive health insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven track record as a Group CFO in the real estate industry.
• Strong expertise in financial risk and capital structuring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s financial strategy and planning.
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting.
• Develop investment strategies aligned with expansion plans.

Skills

Financial leadership

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

Education

Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA)

Job description

About Driven Group Driven Group is a leading real estate conglomerate headquartered in Dubai, with a diverse portfolio that spans Driven Properties, Lamar Development, Refine Development, and multiple sister companies and international branches. With a strong presence across the region and globally, we are committed to delivering excellence in property development, real estate services, and investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s overall financial strategy, planning, and management across all entities and international offices.
• Oversee cash flow management, forecasting, and liquidity planning to ensure the Group’s financial stability and growth.
• Develop and execute investment strategies aligned with the Group’s expansion plans and risk appetite.
• Manage and monitor financial exposure, assets, and liabilities across all business units.
• Provide financial leadership on major capital projects, developments, and acquisitions.
• Implement robust financial controls, policies, and governance across the Group.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team on long-term strategic planning and decision-making.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team across geographies, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax frameworks, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Group CFO / Finance Leader within real estate, property development, or a related industry.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally with international exposure.
• Strong expertise in cash flow management, forecasting, investments, and asset management.
• Solid understanding of corporate finance, financial risk, capital structuring, and treasury functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work at Group level with multiple subsidiaries and international branches.
• Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Tax‑Free Salary Package
• Performance‑based bonus structure
• Comprehensive health insurance