Group Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO) – Mining & Metals Portfolio Location: Dubai, UAE (with travel across Africa) Salary: Up to AED 60,000 (Negotiable) Experience: Minimum 15+ Years (within mining, resources, or capital-intensive sectors in Africa or emerging markets) Qualification: CA / CFA required Job Summary The Group CFO will lead the financial strategy, governance, and performance of a diversified mining and metals portfolio. This role oversees corporate finance, planning & analysis, treasury, capital allocation, risk management, commercial negotiations, and stakeholder reporting. As a key advisor to the CEO and Board, the Group CFO ensures disciplined growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Financial Leadership Lead long-term financial strategy aligned with growth and investment objectives. Develop financial models for capital deployment, M&A, and project evaluation. Drive portfolio profitability and capital efficiency. Corporate Finance & Treasury Manage financing structures (debt, equity, DFIs, offtake-linked). Lead treasury, liquidity, FX management, and cash flow. Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial partners. Financial Planning & Performance Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Support operations in cost optimization and margin improvement. Implement financial controls, systems, and governance across regions. Commercial & Contract Management Lead negotiations for offtake, suppliers, and major contractors. Ensure financial discipline in procurement and commercial agreements. Mitigate contract and commercial risks. Governance, Compliance & Risk Ensure robust audit practices, IFRS compliance, and tax governance. Monitor financial, operational, political, and regulatory risks. Stakeholder & Investor Relations Provide transparent reporting to investors, board members, and regulators. Represent the organization in investor meetings and financing discussions. Support ESG-linked financing initiatives where relevant. Leadership Build and mentor a high-performing finance team. Strengthen financial capability at site and corporate levels. Promote accountability, ethical culture, and strong business partnering. Qualifications & Experience Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred). Expertise in project finance, financial modelling, IFRS, governance, M&A, and risk frameworks. Reporting Structure Reports to: CEO & Board Direct Reports: Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Commercial Finance, Investor Relations Stakeholders: Investors, lenders, regulators, auditors, site leadership, executive team

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