Chief Financial Officer

@ Confidential

About the Role

The Chief Financial Officer is a strategic driver at a well-established financial services provider in the Gulf region. This full-time, remote role targets 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 accurate financial reports, forecasts, and performance insights.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards and risk management frameworks.
• Provide strategic recommendations to influence business decisions and investments.
• Identify risks and opportunities to drive cost optimization and profitability.
• Build relationships with auditors, financial institutions, investors, and regulators.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CPA, or ACCA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in financial services or fintech.
• Expertise in financial strategy, reporting, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of scaling finance functions in fast-paced organizations.
• Exceptional leadership, business acumen, and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and working with multicultural stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

What’s Offered

This executive-level role offers full remote working flexibility across the EMEA region, a competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives, and a seat at the table to shape financial strategy in a respected organization.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Strategy
• Leadership
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• FP&A
• Budgeting
• Treasury
• Reporting
• Auditing
• Remote Management