Strategic Construction CFO | Growth & Governance Lead

Ignite Search & Selection

Dubai

On-site

AED 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Ignite Search & Selection is representing a premier UAE construction contractor seeking an experienced CFO/Finance Director to oversee all financial operations, strategy, cash flow, and governance across high-value civil projects in Dubai.

The role reports to the Board and requires 15+ years of leadership in construction finance, with expertise in IFRS 15, treasury management, and risk governance. UAE-based candidates will be prioritized.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited university.
Professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is mandatory.
Minimum 15+ years of solid finance leadership experience within the civil building construction and contracting sector in the GCC/UAE.

Responsibilities

Formulate and execute financial strategies, annual budgets, corporate forecasts, and long-term financial models.
Manage project cash flows, working capital, banking facilities, credit lines, LCs, and bank guarantees for large-scale construction contracts.
Oversee project costing, revenue recognition (IFRS 15), subcontractor payments, variation evaluations, and financial performance tracking across active sites.
Establish and enforce robust internal financial controls, corporate governance policies, tax compliance (UAE Corporate Tax & VAT), and enterprise risk frameworks.
Cultivate strong relationships with financial institutions, auditors, tax authorities, JV partners, and key project stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and direct the finance, accounting, payroll, and internal audit teams across corporate and project locations.