Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The CFO oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and long-term financial planning, to support the company's strategic growth in healthcare and investments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Review and approve financial statements
• Maintain strong internal controls and comply with local and international regulations
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate investment opportunities, manage risk and support strategic partnerships
• Provide financial analysis to guide decision-making
• Drive process improvements, implement financial systems and policies, and report financial performance and strategy to stakeholders and the board

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership, ideally as CFO or equivalent in healthcare or investment-driven organisations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business; an MBA or professional certification (CPA, CFA, ACCA) is preferred
• Experience building, leading and mentoring finance teams and working with cross-functional stakeholders
• High level of integrity, sound judgment and ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Understanding of healthcare, pharmaceutical or related sectors in the GCC is highly beneficial

Required skills

• Corporate finance, capital structure and cash flow management
• Financial planning and forecasting
• IFRS or equivalent financial reporting standards
• ERP platforms and data-driven reporting tools