Chief Financial Officer

Job description / Role

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.

* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree (MBA, Finance) or professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.
* 15–20 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5–10 years in a senior Director or equivalent role.
* Proven expertise in multi-entity, regional group finance, ideally within the UAE and GCC markets.
* Strong experience in strategic financial planning, capital-intensive businesses, and high-growth environments. IPO experience is a plus.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge executive management.
* Hands-on, proactive approach with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
* Experience in finance transformation, system implementation, and scaling finance teams.

About the Company

Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region.

With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific.

Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services.

Guildhall is the partner of choice.