Chief Financial Officer

Chisholm Enterprises WLL; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chisholm Enterprises WLL in the Kingdom of Bahrain seeks an experienced CFO to lead the finance function across international aviation and cargo operations. You will translate strategic priorities into robust financial plans and drive performance, governance, and capital allocation in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

You will partner with the executive team to shape growth, manage risk, optimise liquidity and support fleet and asset initiatives while building a high-performing finance

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
• Significant CFO or senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience in financial strategy, planning, budgeting and governance.
• Strong commercial acumen with risk management.
• Experience with treasury, funding and banking relationships.
• Experience in aviation, logistics or asset-intensive sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Prepare financial recommendations for Executive Team and Board.
• Oversee treasury, funding and cash management activities.
• Strengthen governance, internal controls and regulatory reporting.
• Support aircraft financing, leasing, acquisitions and insurance programs.
• Lead and develop the finance team and drive data-driven decision making.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

Chisholm Enterprises is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the business in the Kingdom of Bahrain. With international operations and an expanding aviation platform, this is an opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen financial performance and contribute to the continued development of a dynamic cargo and aviation group.

The opportunity

The CFO will provide strategic and commercial financial leadership, working collaboratively with senior leaders to translate business priorities into clear financial plans and informed decisions. The role will support expansion, investment, fleet and asset initiatives, strong governance, operational performance and sustainable business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy, annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Prepare and present financial and commercial recommendations to the Executive Team and Board, supporting strategic decision-making, investment opportunities and long-term business planning.
• Lead the treasury, funding and cash management activities, ensuring financial stability and liquidity to support current operations and future growth.
• Strengthen corporate governance, internal controls, statutory reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support aircraft financing, leasing arrangements, acquisitions, insurance programmes and major commercial negotiations.
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to improve reporting, cost management, revenue opportunities and business performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop a capable finance team, fostering a positive, proactive, accountable and collaborative culture and ensuring the function effectively supports the strategic objectives of the Group.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, management information, governance frameworks, business intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification.
• Significant experience as a CFO, Finance Director or senior executive finance leader within a multifaceted organisation.
• Proven experience in financial strategy, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance management.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to assess opportunities, manage risk and convert strategy into practical action.
• Demonstrated experience in treasury, cash flow management, funding, capital structures and relationships with banks or financial institutions.
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance, internal controls, statutory obligations and international accounting standards.
• Experience within aviation, logistics, transportation, infrastructure or another asset-intensive sector would be highly desirable.
• Experience of aircraft financing, leasing, business expansion, acquisitions or major capital investment would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing teams while working collaboratively across functions.
• Excellent communication, presenting, influencing and stakeholder-management skills, with credibility at executive and board level.
• Strong analytical capability, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Comfort operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and internationally focused environment, with a willingness to travel when required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, digital transformation or technology-enabled finance improvement would be beneficial.

Leadership attributes

• Strategic and commercially focused, while remaining willing to be hands-on when the business requires it.
• Collaborative and relationship-led, with the ability to build trust across the organisation and with external partners.
• Clear, resilient and decisive, demonstrating integrity and accountability in all financial matters.
• Commercial and improvement-minded, with a genuine interest in supporting growth and creating value.
• An empowering leader who sets high standards, develops others and leads by example.

Why join Chisholm Enterprises?

You will join a close-knit, family-owned aviation business where you will play a key role in shaping strategy, supporting growth and contributing to the continued success of a respected and entrepreneurial aviation business.