Finance Director eMushrif

Employment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer-level leader to partner with the CEO and Board. You will translate business strategy into financial roadmaps, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, and drive mergers, acquisitions, and capital initiatives.

You will provide data-driven insights, build dashboards, manage treasury, and strengthen governance and internal controls across jurisdictions. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Finance leadership with IFRS/GAAP knowledge and board exposure.
• Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Experience in M&A, capital markets, and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership with the CEO and board to shape vision and strategy.
• Translate strategy into financial roadmaps and growth plans.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee risk management, internal controls, and governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial modeling

IFRS/GAAP

Treasury management

Investor relations

Cost control

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts (Economics)

Master of Commerce

MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt (Finance)

CFA / CFA equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Financial analytics tools

Job description

Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts(Economics), Master of Commerce(Commerce), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(Finance), Chartered Financial Analyst(Finance)

Category Accounting, Finance & Banking

Industry Information Technology and Services

Job Description

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering:

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership in shaping the companys vision, strategy, and execution.

Translate business strategies into financial roadmaps, ensuring alignment with long-term growth and profitability goals.

Lead business expansion decisions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures.

Provide financial insight to guide investments, market entry, and risk-adjusted growth opportunities.

Support the Board and executive team in making data

-driven decisions through financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis.

Lead and oversee the companys budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business objectives.

Establish performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, and reporting dashboards to track business performance, efficiency, and profitability

Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and integrity of financial statements, board-level reports, and management accounts in accordance with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements

Ensure timely and transparent communication of financial results, trends, and forecasts to executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders.

Develop and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and ensure accountability.

Lead compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements across all jurisdictions in which the company operates.

Act as the primary liaison with external and internal auditors, ensuring smooth audits and implementation of audit recommendations.

Implement best practices in corporate governance, financial stewardship, and ethical reporting to strengthen investor and stakeholder confidence.

Treasury & Capital Management:

Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure the company’s operational stability and ability to fund strategic initiatives.

Develop and implement treasury strategies that optimize capital allocation, strengthen liquidity positions, and maximize return on investment.

Design and oversee capital structure strategies, balancing debt and equity to support sustainable growth and shareholder value.

Lead financing activities including debt issuance, refinancing, equity raises, and alternative funding solutions, ensuring cost efficiency and financial flexibility.

Maintain and strengthen banking and investor relationships to secure favorable financing terms and support long-term financial stability.

Oversee debt management, including monitoring covenants, interest rate exposure, and refinancing opportunities.

Establish investment policies and manage surplus funds to optimize returns while ensuring capital preservation and risk control.

Implement effective treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury risk management tools.

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, regulatory, and market risks that could impact the company’s performance and sustainability.

Develop, implement, and continuously strengthen the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework to ensure a proactive approach to risk identification, monitoring, and mitigation.

Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, corporate governance standards, labor laws, and all applicable local and international financial regulations.

Lead the internal audit function, ensuring audits are conducted effectively and audit recommendations are implemented to enhance control environments.

Monitor and evaluate risks related to credit, liquidity, interest rate, foreign exchange, and counterparty exposures, implementing mitigation strategies as required.

Ensure business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies are in place to safeguard critical financial operations.

Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operational teams to ensure alignment of risk management policies across the organization.

Regularly brief the CEO, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee on risk exposures, compliance status, and emerging regulatory changes.

Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management:

Serve as the primary liaison between the company and its investors, shareholders, analysts, rating agencies, and financial institutions.

Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy to build trust, maintain strong relationships, and support the company’s valuation and access to capital.

Lead all investor relations activities, including earnings calls, quarterly/annual investor briefings, capital market presentations, and one-on-one investor meetings.

Prepare investor materials, disclosures, and reports that clearly communicate financial performance, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth plans.

Collaborate with corporate communications and legal teams to ensure consistent, compliant messaging to all stakeholders.

Represent the company in strategic discussions with potential investors, financial partners, and rating agencies, supporting credit ratings and investment decisions.

Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board on shareholder engagement, capital allocation, and financial market positioning.

Operational Excellence & Team Leadership:

Provide strategic guidance to operational teams to ensure financial considerations are integrated into business decisions, project evaluations, and performance management. - Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, accounting, treasury, and procurement teams, building a high-performing function with strong succession pipelines.

Foster cross-functional collaboration, ensuring finance acts as a business enabler and trusted advisor to all departments.

Drive operational excellence by streamlining processes, standardizing policies, and implementing best practices in financial and operational management.

Champion the adoption of modern financial technologies, digital tools, and automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making capabilities.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred). - Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, or ACCA is highly desirable.

Minimum 11 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role.

Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, corporate finance, treasury management, and compliance frameworks.

Proven track record in investor relations, capital markets, and fundraising.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.