Chief Financial Officer

@ Confidential

About the Role

The Chief Financial Officer is a strategic leader responsible for driving financial health and growth at a well-established financial services provider in the Gulf region. This full-time, fully remote position is open to experienced finance leaders across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage core finance functions including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and compliance.
• Design and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Deliver timely financial reports, forecasts, and performance insights.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards and risk management frameworks.
• Provide strategic recommendations to influence key business decisions.
• Identify risks and opportunities for cost optimization and profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with auditors, financial institutions, investors, and regulators.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or ACCA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven success in financial strategy, reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in scaling finance functions within financial services, fintech, or similar sectors.
• Comfortable managing remote teams and working with multicultural stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

What’s Offered

• Executive-level role with full remote work across the EMEA region.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• A strategic seat at the table to shape financial strategy.
• Collaborative leadership environment with long-term impact opportunities.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Strategy
• Leadership
• Compliance
• Reporting
• Risk Management
• Team Mentoring
• Cost Optimization
• Regulatory Standards
• FP&A
• Remote Management