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About the job CFO
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Dubai & International (with travel as required)
Reports to: CEO / COO
Department: Finance
Grade: Leadership Team

Role Overview
The Group Finance Director (CFO) will lead Hoxtons financial strategy, playing a key role in our growth through M&A and organic expansion. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and COO, youll drive performance, implement scalable financial systems, and guide a high-performing finance team across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Define and deliver long-term financial strategies aligned to business goals
• Support sustainable growth and profitability through robust planning

• Evaluate acquisition targets and growth opportunities
• Lead end-to-end deal execution including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Assess commercial opportunities such as new markets, senior hires, and partnerships

• Lead and develop the finance function, including Directors, Analysts, and Controllers
• Build team capability to match the pace of company growth

• Partner with CEO/COO to plan future fundraises or exit strategies
• Support financial modelling, scenario planning, and investor presentations

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking
• Own preparation of Board reports and financial insights

• Liaise with banks, auditors, investors, and legal partners
• Communicate financial insights to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Identify and mitigate financial risks
• Ensure full compliance with financial regulations and governance frameworks

• Bachelors degree required
• MBA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA (or international equivalent) strongly preferred

• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in financial services or a service-based industry
• Track record of scaling finance teams in fast-growth environments
• Experience working with C-level leadership and Boards
• M&A and fundraising exposure, ideally involving PE or institutional capital

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling
• Experience with budgeting, reporting systems, and forecasting tools
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of capital structures, PE funding, and debt facilities

• Hard Work Willing to go above and beyond to get results
• Continuous Learning Committed to personal and team development
• Adaptability Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Integrity Transparent, reliable, and trusted by peers and stakeholders
• Communication Able to simplify complexity for all audiences
• Mentorship Builds strong teams through support and challenge
• Regulation & Reporting Deep understanding of financial frameworks and reporting standards
• Risk Management Forward-thinking and proactive in protecting the business

• 80% of time working with senior management, finance team, and department heads
• Influences at both operational and strategic levels

• 20% of time liaising with senior stakeholders including investors, auditors, and banks

• High-pressure, deadline-driven role with critical importance to company success
• Some travel required (UK, UAE, and other operational jurisdictions)
• Direct reports include: Finance Director / Controller, Analysts, and accounting staff
• Indirect influence across business units and project teams