Chief Financial Officer

About the role

A leading hospitality and lifestyle organization with a portfolio of premium restaurant brands across the Middle East is looking for a Chief Financial Officer. The role sits close to senior leadership and the CEO, with a strategic impact on business expansion, investment and long-term financial direction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy in line with business objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end finance function, including FP&A, Controllership, Treasury, Tax and Compliance.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, capital allocation and enterprise risk management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, internal controls and corporate governance standards.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team on expansion, investments, M&A evaluation and financial due diligence.
• Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to the Board and senior stakeholders.
• Drive cost optimization, process improvements and automation, and build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Required profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA); MBA, CPA, CFA or ACCA preferred.
• 15+ years of finance experience with proven leadership of the full finance function.
• Strong expertise in FP&A, Controllership, Treasury, IFRS, Audit, Compliance and Risk Management.
• Experience in capital planning, business expansion and M&A preferred; international and multi-country finance experience highly preferred.
• Prior experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail, consumer or other multi-unit businesses is an advantage.

What we offer

• A strategic leadership role with direct partnership with the CEO and executive team.
• Exposure to regional operations, business expansion and high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Competitive GCC compensation package, including performance-linked incentives and comprehensive expatriate benefits.