Job Description
We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer for an dynamic Educational Solutions company based in Dubai.
Location – Dubai, UAE
Salary – 60,000 – 70,000 AED/ month + benefits
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent financial designation (e.g., CFA, CMA).
- Proven track record of success in a CFO role or equivalent position within GCC region.
- Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes.
- Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle , Microsoft Dynamics).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with executive teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership.
- Strong decision-making capabilities and the ability to adapt to changing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's short- and long-term goals.
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
- Analyze financial trends and provide actionable insights to the executive team to support informed decision-making.
- Financial Reporting and Compliance:
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting requirements, and other relevant legal obligations.
- Coordinate audits and regulatory filings, working closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
- Risk Management:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, developing strategies to protect the company's assets and financial stability.
- Oversee the company's insurance, investments, and risk management practices, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing exposure to potential losses.
- Manage liquidity and ensure the availability of capital for the company's operations and growth initiatives.
- Financial Control and Operations:
- Establish robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard the company's assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Supervise the finance and accounting teams, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to established standards.
- Optimize the company's working capital and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Promote collaboration across departments to ensure alignment of financial strategies with business objectives.
- Investment and Funding Management:
- Lead efforts in raising capital, managing debt, and exploring new investment opportunities to support the company's growth.
- Provide financial input on mergers, acquisitions, and other business ventures, evaluating their financial feasibility and potential impact.
- Monitor and evaluate the company's capital structure, ensuring an optimal balance between debt and equity.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with the CEO and other executives to define the company's financial vision and strategy.
- Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on all financial matters.
- Business Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
- IPO Preparation:
- Actively lead the company's preparation for an initial public offering (IPO).
- Coordinate with legal, accounting, and other relevant teams to ensure a successful IPO process.
About the role:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO plays a crucial role in financial planning, risk management, cash flow management, and overall financial performance. The CFO ensures the company's financial stability while supporting its strategic goals and objectives.