Chief Financial Officer

Guildhall is seeking an experienced and strategic Group Finance Director to lead the finance function for a diversified landscape and infrastructure group operating in UAE. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, optimizing business performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting ambitious growth plans, including potential IPO opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across multiple business units and geographies.
* Lead the finance team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable finance culture.
* Ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and compliance with local laws and regulations.
* Provide actionable insights to the CEO and executive leadership team to support strategic decision-making and business performance.
* Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other financial stakeholders.
* Drive finance transformation initiatives, including digital systems, process improvements, and operational efficiency enhancements.
* Support mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, and IPO preparation, as required.
* Mentor and develop finance managers and key personnel, ensuring succession planning and leadership development within the finance function.
* Monitor key financial performance metrics and implement strategies to optimize profitability and sustainable growth.

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