Strategic CFO: Government Sector Finance Leader

QatarYello; Qatar; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarYello is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy in a government backed sector in Qatar. The role drives financial planning, risk management and regulatory compliance while guiding relationships with auditors, banks, and regulators.

The candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting and strategic insights to support executive decision-making and profitability, with a focus on governance and investment finance in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance leadership experience.
• CFO, Deputy CFO or Finance Director experience.
• Exposure to investment companies, sovereign wealth structures, private equity or investment management.
• Strong corporate governance expertise.
• Treasury, portfolio reporting and investment finance experience.
• Experience supporting boards or government-related stakeholders.
• Middle East experience.
• Demonstrated strategic finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies to support business objectives.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making.
• Monitor and control financial risks, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.
• Supervise and develop the finance team to achieve effective operations.
• Drive initiatives to optimise cost efficiency and maximise profitability.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic finance

Governance

Treasury & portfolio reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Team development

Cost optimization

Job description

QatarYello is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy in a government backed sector in Qatar. The role drives financial planning, risk management and regulatory compliance while guiding relationships with auditors, banks, and regulators.

The candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting and strategic insights to support executive decision-making and profitability, with a focus on governance and investment finance in the Middle East.