Chief Financial Officer

About our Client Our client is a leading hospitality and lifestyle organization with a diversified portfolio of premium restaurant brands across the Middle East. Known for delivering distinctive dining experiences, the group has established a strong presence across the GCC and continues to invest in business expansion, operational excellence, and customer innovation. With an entrepreneurial culture and ambitious growth plans, the organization offers an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in shaping the next phase of its journey. Roles & Responsibilities • Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy in line with overall business objectives. • Lead the end-to-end finance function, including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, Treasury, Tax, and Compliance. • Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making. • Oversee cash flow, working capital, capital allocation, and enterprise risk management to ensure financial stability. • Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, internal controls, and corporate governance standards. • Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team on business expansion, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives, including M&A evaluation and financial due diligence. • Present financial performance, business insights, and strategic recommendations to the Board and senior stakeholders. • Drive operational efficiencies, cost optimization, and finance transformation initiatives through process improvements and automation. • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ideal Candidate Profile • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA); MBA/CPA/CFA/ACCA preferred. • 15+ years of finance experience with proven leadership of the end-to-end finance function. • Strong expertise in FP&A, Controllership, Treasury, IFRS, Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management. • Experience in capital planning, business expansion, and M&A is preferred. • International and multi-country finance experience is highly preferred. • Prior experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail, consumer, or other multi-unit businesses is an advantage. • Strong commercial acumen with excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and business partnering skills. On Offer • Opportunity to join a leading hospitality and restaurant group with a strong presence across the Middle East. • A strategic leadership role with significant influence on business growth and long-term financial direction. • Partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team on key business decisions. • Exposure to regional operations, business expansion, and high-impact strategic initiatives. • Competitive GCC compensation package, including performance-linked incentives and comprehensive expatriate benefits.

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

Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy in line with overall business objectives. Lead the end-to-end finance function, including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, Treasury, Tax, and Compliance. Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making. Oversee cash flow, working capital, capital allocation, and enterprise risk management to ensure financial stability. Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, internal controls, and corporate governance standards. Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team on business expansion, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives, including M&A evaluation and financial due diligence. Present financial performance, business insights, and strategic recommendations to the Board and senior stakeholders. Drive operational efficiencies, cost optimization, and finance transformation initiatives through process improvements and automation. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.