Group Chief Financial Officer

Role Overview We are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Group CFO with deep experience in the telecommunications sector, a proven track record in IPO execution. You will lead the Group’s financial strategy, capital markets activities, and operational finance functions, playing a critical role in scaling the business and delivering shareholder value. We will welcome applications from overseas providing you are willing to relocate to Dubai. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Partner with the CEO and Board to define and execute the Group’s long-term financial strategy • Provide strategic insight on growth initiatives, market expansion, and M&A opportunities • Act as a key advisor on capital structure, funding strategy, and investor positioning IPO & Capital Markets • Lead end-to-end IPO readiness and execution (governance, reporting, advisors, roadshow, listing) • Manage relationships with investment banks, legal advisors, auditors, and regulators • Oversee post-listing compliance, investor relations, and market communications Financial Management • Full ownership of Group financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting • Ensure robust financial controls, risk management, and governance frameworks • Drive performance management across all business units and geographies Telecom Sector Expertise • Provide financial oversight of telecom operations including CAPEX-intensive infrastructure, spectrum investments, and network rollout • Monitor key telecom KPIs (ARPU, churn, EBITDA margins, subscriber growth, etc.) • Support commercial teams with pricing, bundling, and market competitiveness analysis Operational Excellence • Optimize cost structures and improve profitability across the Group • Lead digital transformation within finance (systems, automation, analytics) • Build and develop a high-performing, internationally diverse finance team Stakeholder Management • Present financial performance and strategy to Board, investors, and external stakeholders • Act as a key interface with regulators across relevant jurisdictions • Support corporate governance and ESG initiatives Key Requirements Experience & Qualifications • Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a telecommunications or related infrastructure business • Demonstrated success in leading or playing a key role in an IPO (essential) • Strong understanding of global capital markets, debt/equity financing, and investor relations • Experience managing multi-entity, multi-country financial operations Technical Expertise • Deep knowledge of IFRS / international accounting standards • Strong financial modelling, valuation, and capital allocation skills • Experience with large-scale CAPEX planning and ROI analysis Language Skills • Fluency in Tamil and English (spoken and written) — essential Leadership & Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen • High level of integrity, governance, and professionalism • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at Board level • Hands-on, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Preferred • Experience in emerging markets or high-growth telecom environments • Prior exposure to private equity-backed or pre-IPO businesses • International experience working across multiple jurisdictions Show more Show less