Chief Financial officer

Job Description : CFO UAE a strategic and commercially-minded CFO to join a fast-growing startup in a dynamic, high-energy environment. This is a high-impact, future-oriented finance leadership role with a funding-driven mandate, reporting directly to the CEO as a trusted right-hand. You will build the finance function from the ground up, leveraging automation and driving strategic FP&A initiatives. This role is focused on commercial financial leadership, not traditional accounting, financial control, or bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will have a strong investment and fundraising background, with experience in shaping and scaling finance teams in a start-up or high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives. Provide actionable financial insights to the CEO and executive team to influence key strategic decisions. Manage cash flow, long-term financial planning, and policy guidance to support growth. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Controls Lead FP&A activities, delivering insights, scenario modeling, and strategic recommendations. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to ensure financial health and profitability. Implement robust financial controls and optimize operational efficiency to improve margins. Board, Shareholders, Fundraising & M&A Drive fundraising initiatives, including equity and debt financing, to support growth. Maintain strong relationships with investors, VCs, private equity firms, banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Prepare detailed financial analysis, projections, and risk assessments for board review. Support M&A activities and due diligence processes as required. Present financial performance, strategy, and key initiatives to the Board and shareholders. Commercial Financial Management Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to support revenue growth and optimize pricing models. Analyze customer and market trends to drive financial performance. Analyze margins and make optimization recommendations. Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. CPA qualification required; IFRS experience is essential. 5–10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in startups, high-growth SaaS, or tech/product companies. Proven track record in FP&A, commercial finance, fundraising, and strategic financial leadership. Experience building and scaling finance teams from scratch. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information. Budget: 50-55k AED

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