Head of Finance

About the role

CMC Markets is looking for an experienced, commercially‑minded Head of Finance to lead the Finance function across the Middle East. In this senior leadership position you will act as a trusted business partner to the Executive team, ensuring robust financial management, planning and compliance while driving the modernisation of finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, projects and programmes that drive growth.
• Set, monitor and challenge financial and non‑financial performance targets across operational and strategic activities.
• Lead finance oversight for key projects including new product launches, strategic partnerships and M&A activity.
• Partner with senior leaders and the Executive team on business development through robust financial modelling and analysis.
• Build strong relationships with the Board, Executive Committee and Group functions to embed finance in decision‑making.
• Ensure strong financial management, control and governance, overseeing year‑end audit, statutory accounts and procurement.
• Collaborate with HR, Tax, Treasury and Prudential Regulation teams to ensure accurate payroll, tax compliance, treasury management and regulatory reporting.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 10+ years post‑qualification experience.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience within financial services.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence and challenge at Executive level.
• Strategic, analytical and innovative thinker with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• High personal drive, accountability and motivation to deliver results through others.

Required skills