Strategic CFO for Construction & Contracting

The Greater Change; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive organization in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to act as the senior financial strategist. This role involves developing long-term financial strategies, overseeing regulatory compliance, and ensuring financial governance across all divisions. Candidates should have over 15 years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably in project-heavy environments, along with relevant degrees and professional certifications. A competitive salary range of 60,000 to 80,000 AED plus executive benefits is offered.

Benefits

Executive Benefits

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior financial leadership, preferably within large contracting, construction, engineering, or multi-project environments.
• Professional finance/accounting certification (CA / CPA / ACCA / CFA or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in project accounting, IFRS, financial governance, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies in alignment with corporate goals.
• Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local UAE regulations.
• Oversee banking relationships, funding strategies, and liquidity planning.
• Champion finance digitalization through ERP, automation, and advanced analytics.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Commercial and business acumen

Strong executive communication

Stakeholder management

Ethical integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced analytics tools

Job description

A progressive organization in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to act as the senior financial strategist. This role involves developing long-term financial strategies, overseeing regulatory compliance, and ensuring financial governance across all divisions. Candidates should have over 15 years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably in project-heavy environments, along with relevant degrees and professional certifications. A competitive salary range of 60,000 to 80,000 AED plus executive benefits is offered.