Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial OfficerLocation: DubaiSalary: Based on experienceLocation: DubaiSalary: Based on ExperienceJob Code: 345/001/301Industry: Modular ConstructionCore Business: Construction, Tents Manufacturing & Installation, Mobile Halls & Temporary Structures RentalsClassification: Senior Executive Leadership / Top ManagementRole Type: Statutory, Fiduciary, and Risk-Accountable PositionReporting Line:Reports to: Board of Directors (functional accountability) and Group CEO (executive leadership and day-to-day alignment)Job Brief:We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial operations of a diversified construction and industrial group.The role is responsible for ensuring financial stability, profitability, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth. The CFO will partner closely with the CEO, project management teams, operations leaders, and external stakeholders to manage capital-intensive projects, financial risks, and long-term financial planning.This is a senior executive leadership role based in Dubai, with responsibility for group-wide financial governance and performance.Board of Directors & ChairmanPurpose: Strategy approval, risk oversight, and fiduciary accountabilityCFO Focus:Provide accurate financial reporting, forecasts, and risk insightsEnsure statutory compliance and governance standardsAdvise on capital allocation, dividends, and major investmentsSupport Board-level risk and audit committeesGroup Executive Leadership (COO, CHRO, Commercial Director, Industrial/Factory Heads)Purpose: Operational execution, financial control, people, and safety governanceCFO Focus:Align operational plans with financial strategy and budgetsDrive cost discipline and working capital optimizationSupport compliance, people, and safety outcomesProvide financial insights for operational decisionsSubsidiary General Managers & Country HeadsPurpose: Project delivery, compliance, and P&L performanceCFO Focus:Ensure financial reporting accuracyMonitor P&L and cash flowMaintain internal controlsSupport project performanceMajor Clients (Government, Semi-Government, EPC Contractors, Event Authorities)Purpose: Contractual risk and service continuityCFO Focus:Manage contract financial termsEnsure sustainable project economicsOversee claims and disputesProtect revenue and reputationRegulatory & Licensing AuthoritiesPurpose: Statutory complianceCFO Focus:Ensure regulatory reporting complianceSupport licensing documentationManage audit readinessReduce compliance risksInsurance Providers & BrokersPurpose: Risk coverage and asset protectionCFO Focus:Manage insurance strategyOptimize premiums and coverageOversee claims governanceSupport risk transferBanks & Financial InstitutionsPurpose: Guarantees, bonding, and financingCFO Focus:Manage banking relationshipsSecure guarantees and bondsMonitor covenant complianceOptimize capital structureLegal Counsel & External AuditorsPurpose: Governance and compliance assuranceCFO Focus:Coordinate legal and audit mattersMaintain transparencyEnforce internal controlsAddress audit findingsStrategic Suppliers & SubcontractorsPurpose: Supply chain stabilityCFO Focus:Manage payment termsControl supplier risksSupport contingency planningAlign procurement with financial governanceJob Responsibilities:Financial Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth and project pipelines.Advise leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across divisions.Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansions.Governance, Audit & Board InterfaceAct as principal financial advisor to the Board and Chairman.Prepare Board packs, dashboards, and investment papers.Lead Audit and Risk Committee matters.Own and maintain the Group risk register.Ensure compliance with IFRS, VAT, corporate tax, and local regulations.Establish financial policies across subsidiaries.Project & Operational FinanceOversee job costing, project profitability, and WIP reporting.Monitor cash flow, retainage, and billing cycles.Track change orders, claims, and cost overruns.Partner with project managers to improve margins.Accounting & ComplianceEnsure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.Oversee financial closing processes.Manage audits, bonding, and lender reporting.Maintain internal controls and risk frameworks.Cash Flow, Capital & Risk ManagementManage working capital, credit facilities, and insurance programs.Oversee banking relationships and financing negotiations.Assess and mitigate project and market risks.Design optimal capital structures.Lead investor and lender negotiations.Develop long-term funding roadmaps.Structure and manage:Project financeFactory CAPEX fundingRegional expansionsJoint venture frameworksTeam Leadership & SystemsLead finance, accounting, and payroll teams.Oversee ERP and project accounting systems.Improve reporting efficiency and controls.Govern financial data architecture.Ensure ERP integration across projects, factories, procurement, payroll, and inventory.Lead finance digital transformation initiatives.Establish a single source of truth for performance reporting.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):The CFO will be evaluated on:Group EBITDA marginOperating cash flowWorking capital cycle (DSO, DPO, Inventory Days)Forecast accuracyCAPEX ROIAudit findings (zero major deficiencies)Funding cost optimizationERP financial maturityJob Requirements:Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.Strong background in construction, industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environments.Technical SkillsExpertise in construction accounting and WIP reporting.Experience with bonding, retainage, and progress billing.Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.Leadership & Personal AttributesStrategic mindset with strong execution capability.Excellent communication skills.High integrity and sound judgment.Ability to manage risk in complex environments.Preferred ExperienceMulti-entity or multi-location operations.Union and prevailing wage payroll environments.Experience with enterprise ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, IFS, Dynamics, or equivalent).