Chief Financial Officer

About the Client Our client is a Kuwait-based financial services company offering investment solutions aligned with Sharia principles. About the Role • Lead the company's financial strategy, planning, budgeting and capital allocation to support business growth. • Partner with the CEO and Board on strategic decisions, financial performance and long-term priorities. • Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) requirements. • Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships, reconciliations and financial operations. • Strengthen internal controls and manage liquidity, currency, credit and operational financial risks. • Lead financial reporting to investors and support fundraising, due diligence and potential transactions. • Build and develop the finance team, ensuring the function supports the company's evolving needs. • Improve financial systems and reporting capabilities to provide accurate, timely insights. • Collaborate with Technology and Operations on financial processes, settlement activities and new market initiatives. • Manage relationships with regulators, external auditors and financial advisors. About You • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; CFA, CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent. • Minimum 12 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in an executive or equivalent senior leadership role. • Proven experience as a CFO, Deputy CFO, VP Finance or equivalent within regulated financial services, fintech or capital markets. • In-depth knowledge of Kuwait CMA regulations, financial compliance and regulatory reporting requirements. • Strong expertise in financial planning, treasury, internal controls, budgeting and capital management. • Demonstrated experience building and leading finance teams in a growing business. • Experience presenting to boards, investors and regulators, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations. • Exposure to equities, ETFs, brokerage platforms or multi-market investment products is advantageous. • Experience supporting fundraising, M&A or IPO processes is preferred. • Strong commercial judgment, analytical skills and commitment to integrity and transparency. • Proficiency in Arabic and English is preferred. Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; CFA, CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent. Minimum 12 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in an executive or equivalent senior leadership role. Proven experience as a CFO, Deputy CFO, VP Finance or equivalent within regulated financial services, fintech or capital markets. In-depth knowledge of Kuwait CMA regulations, financial compliance and regulatory reporting requirements. Strong expertise in financial planning, treasury, internal controls, budgeting and capital management. Demonstrated experience building and leading finance teams in a growing business. Experience presenting to boards, investors and regulators, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations. Exposure to equities, ETFs, brokerage platforms or multi-market investment products is advantageous. Experience supporting fundraising, M&A or IPO processes is preferred.

Lead the company's financial strategy, planning, budgeting and capital allocation to support business growth. Partner with the CEO and Board on strategic decisions, financial performance and long-term priorities. Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with Kuwait CMA requirements. Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships, reconciliations and financial operations. Strengthen internal controls and manage liquidity, currency, credit and operational financial risks. Lead financial reporting to investors and support fundraising, due diligence and potential transactions. Build and develop the finance team, ensuring the function supports the company's evolving needs. Improve financial systems and reporting capabilities to provide accurate, timely insights. Collaborate with Technology and Operations on financial processes, settlement activities and new market initiatives. Manage relationships with regulators, external auditors and financial advisors.