Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Dubai UAE

Role Summary: The role will encompass a wide range of financial functions including budgeting and cost management, cash flow management, financial reporting, fundraising and investor relations, treasury management, taxation, legal, and corporate governance.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Planning: Collaborate with MD and other key stakeholders to develop long-term financial strategies aligned with the company’s overall goals and vision.
2. Budgeting and Cost Management: Develop, implement, monitor, and analyze company budgets aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.
3. Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds for daily operations and strategic initiatives.
4. Accounts and Financial Reporting/Analysis: Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team and board of directors, providing insights into the company’s financial performance.
5. Fund Raising and Investor Relations: Collaborate with banks and financial institutions to plan the long-term/short-term funding required to enable the business. Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop fundraising strategies to support growth plans, including IPO readiness.
6. Treasury & Taxation Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory entities and legal matters including corporate, contractual, intellectual property, real estate, and litigation issues.

Requirements:

1. Around 15 years of experience, out of which at least 5 years at a leadership position in FMCG/food and beverage setup.
2. Proven experience as a CFO or a similar leadership role in a fast-paced entrepreneurial company with a turnover of at least AED 700 million to 1 billion.
3. Demonstrated experience in successful fundraising activities, including IPO readiness (desired but not a must).
4. Experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations (desired though not a must).
5. CA with great financial and business acumen.
6. MBA holders in core finance or accounting are also welcome to apply.