CFO - Dubai

About the role

Mark Williams is recruiting on behalf of a well-established services company based in Dubai, which has a strong presence across the Middle East and is expanding. The company is looking for a CFO or an experienced Financial Director ready to step up, who can manage relationships and support continuous growth. The role reports directly to the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Combine strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational finance management
• Manage P&L, project profitability, margin optimisation, cost control and operational efficiency
• Engage with Board members, executive leadership and senior stakeholders, and present financial results and strategic recommendations at Board level
• Oversee financial reporting, management information and performance analysis
• Establish financial controls, reporting frameworks and governance structures
• Support joint ventures, commercial agreements and strategic partnerships, including their negotiation, structuring and financial management
• Assess the financial, operational and commercial implications of partnership and investment agreements, and review contractual obligations and post-completion responsibilities
• Manage finance functions across multiple international markets

Required profile

• Current or former CFO of a medium-to-large operational business, or an FD stepping into a first CFO role
• Ideally a minimum of 15 years of overall finance experience
• Previous experience in facilities management, MEP, engineering, contracting or technical services
• Previous Board-level exposure and JV and M&A exposure
• Arabic and English bilingual

Required skills

• Strong ERP and financial reporting experience
• Experience managing complex project and contract-based P&Ls
• Understanding of ERP systems, including implementation, optimisation and ongoing management
• Hands-on, commercially minded and able to get into the detail

To apply, candidates should use the application form provided on the listing.