Chief Financial Officer

PPL Dynamics; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Qatar is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and operational efficiency. This role is pivotal in turning around a loss-making business, enhancing profitability, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in finance with at least 10 years of leadership experience, including a strong preference for candidates with a CPA, ACCA, or CFA qualification. Bilingual skills in English and Arabic are preferred, emphasizing the need for good communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior finance leadership roles.
• At least 5 years as CFO in high-performance environments.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG sector financials in Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a financial turnaround strategy.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, reporting, and internal controls.
• Drive cost optimization, revenue growth, and performance improvement.

Skills

Financial strategy

Governance

Cost optimization

Revenue growth

Risk management

Education

Bachelors in Finance, Accounting or related field

Masters (preferred)

CPA / ACCA / CFA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The CFO will act as a key partner to the CEO and Board, leading financial strategy, governance, and operational efficiency. The role focuses on turning around a loss-making business, driving profitability, ensuring compliance, and enabling sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a financial turnaround strategy to restore profitability.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, reporting, and internal controls in line with IFRS and local regulations.
• Drive cost optimization, revenue growth, and performance improvement across operations.
• Partner with business units and maintain strong relations with banks, auditors, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with tax, governance, and audit requirements while managing risks.
• Lead and develop the finance team to achieve high performance and ethical standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Masters preferred).

CPA / ACCA / CFA or equivalent strongly preferred.

10+ years in senior finance leadership, with at least 5 years as CFO in high-performance environments.

Proven success in business turnaround and profitability improvement.

Strong knowledge of FMCG sector financials in Qatar.

Bilingual : English required, Arabic preferred.