Group Chief Financial Officer

About the role

An established, privately held and diversified UAE business group is looking for a Group Chief Financial Officer to strengthen its financial infrastructure, corporate governance and financial management across its businesses. Reporting to the Group CEO and working closely with shareholders, the Group CFO will lead financial strategy, capital allocation and a consolidated view of performance, and coordinate the existing CFOs and finance heads of the operating businesses. The role also leads the transformation of the finance function, including integrated financial systems and a scalable financial operating model.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser to the Group CEO and shareholders on financial strategy, business performance and capital allocation.
• Lead and oversee subsidiary CFOs and finance teams, setting clear accountability and consistent reporting standards.
• Consolidate financial information across operating businesses, investments, SPVs and joint ventures.
• Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management.
• Spearhead finance transformation, including ERP implementation, systems integration and improved reporting and processes.
• Oversee treasury, liquidity, banking relationships, financing and capital structure.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation and structuring for acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.
• Strengthen governance, internal controls, tax compliance and risk management.
• Partner with subsidiary leaders to improve profitability, cash generation, working capital and investment returns.
• Build the Group finance function's leadership, capabilities and infrastructure.

Required profile

• Significant experience as a Group CFO, Divisional CFO or senior finance executive in a multi-entity organisation.
• Track record in diversified business groups, ideally privately held or family-owned.
• Experience leading multiple CFOs and senior finance teams across business units.
• Proven experience leading finance transformation programmes, including ERP implementation.
• Strong exposure to M&A, investments, joint ventures and complex corporate structures.
• Recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• Previous experience in the UAE or wider GCC is highly desirable; exposure to real estate, investments, healthcare or industrial businesses is advantageous.