Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company: Leading Engineering & Trading Group (Confidential)

Location: Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer / Board

Industry: Engineering / Trading

Role Overview

Our client, a well-established and growing group operating across the engineering and trading sectors, is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy, governance and performance of the business. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will own the full finance function, drive commercial decision-making, and position the organisation for sustainable, profitable growth. This is a hands-on yet visionary role for a finance leader who combines deep technical expertise with the strategic foresight to shape the company’s next phase of expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with long-term business objectives.
• Lead all core finance functions including financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, audit, controls and reporting.
• Partner with the CEO and board on strategic planning, investment decisions, capital allocation and risk management.
• Drive financial discipline across engineering and trading operations, including project costing, cash flow forecasting, margin protection and working capital management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, delivering clear insight to support executive decisions.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE regulatory, tax (including VAT and corporate tax) and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, investors and key external stakeholders, including international partners.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial systems and processes to support scale across multiple markets.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior finance leadership role, with a proven track record in the same function.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience within the UAE market.
• Industry experience within engineering and/or trading is essential.
• Strong international experience, with exposure to cross-border operations, multi-currency environments and global stakeholders.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent.
• Strong command of UAE financial regulations, VAT and corporate tax frameworks.
• Proven experience managing project-based finance and large-scale budgets.

Key Competencies

• Visionary leader with the strategic foresight to drive growth and transformation.
• Strong commercial mindset and business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Ability to operate both at board level and hands-on within the detail.
• Decisive, results-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 4+ years of work experience with Communication

• 15+ years of experience in Finance

• Authorized to work in United Arab Emirates