Chief Financial Officer

Chisholm Enterprises WLL; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chisholm Enterprises WLL in Bahrain seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead strategic financial planning across international operations in aviation and cargo. You will translate priorities into robust financial plans, drive performance, governance and capital strategy to support growth and fleet initiatives.

The role requires a proven CFO / senior finance leader with strong commercial acumen, treasury expertise, and a track record in asset-intensive sectors.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA) required.
• Significant CFO-level or senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience in treasury, funding, and financial planning.
• Strong governance, controls and regulatory knowledge.
• Background in aviation or asset-intensive industries desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy, annual planning, budgeting and performance management.
• Present financial and commercial recommendations to the Executive Team and Board.
• Oversee treasury, funding and cash management activities.
• Strengthen governance, internal controls and regulatory reporting.
• Support aircraft financing, leasing and major capital investments.
• Partner with leaders to improve reporting, cost management and growth.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Drive finance systems, BI and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA

CFO / Finance Director experience

Treasury & cash flow management

Governance & compliance knowledge

Aviation/Logistics background

Banks/financiers negotiations

Leadership & people development

Power BI / data analytics

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.