Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO UAE start-up, specialising in luxury cosmetic / healthcare items, who have been established for a number of years and have grown to become hugely successful within their industry. They now have a major market share in Europe, the Middle East, Africa & North America, with their corporate Head Office in Jordan, as well as an office in the USA. Job Description The key responsibilities for this role will include, but not be limited to; · Monitoring business performance and cash flow · Overseeing budgeting process and ensuring adherence · Leading the Finance & Accounting teams · Leading a review and potential restructure of the Finance & Accounting teams · Creating and implementing a more sophisticated and agile reporting capability · Developing advanced financial models to accurately forecast performance and identify risks & opportunities · Conducting cross functional strategic planning with stakeholders at all levels · Developing valuation and investment strategies · Working closely with the board of Directors and external investors · Safeguarding the financial future of the organisation, to support continued growth The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will bring the following; Experience & Qualifications: · Minimum of 10 years experience, at least 3 of which are in a senior finance role within a start-up · A bachelors / Masters Degree in finance in addition to a Professional Accounting Qualification (CMA / CPA / CIMA / ACCA) Behaviours & Competencies: · Leadership, relationship building, influencing & communication skills · Decision making & problem solving skills · The ability to initiate & drive change · Attention to detail, thoroughness and determination · Data analysis, financial modelling and valuation · Business partnering, stakeholder management and a broader business consciousness · Financial analysis & reporting · The ability to create and implement new policies & procedures

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