CFO

Job Description : CFO / HEAD OF FINANCE (GOLD & DIAMOND TRADING – UAE) We are mandating a confidential search for a senior finance leader to join a UAE-based precious metals trading business. This role is strictly for a seasoned CFO / Head of Finance with deep operational experience in GOLD, DIAMOND, JEWELRY, or PRECIOUS METALS trading environments. This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean structure. The selected candidate will directly manage finance operations, banking relationships, trade finance, and working capital discipline. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE) Minimum 10+ years progressive finance leadership experience Proven CFO / Head of Finance experience in gold / diamond / bullion / jewelry trading Strong command of trade finance structures (LCs, TR, supplier credit lines, import/export funding) Experience managing high-value commodity trading cash flows and inventory cycles Direct banking negotiation experience with UAE and international banks Strong ERP exposure in trading environments (SAP / Oracle / similar) Immediate availability required (maximum 30 days notice, preference for immediate joiners) COMPENSATION Maximum salary: AED 20,000 per month This is a fixed budget role aligned to a lean SME structure IMPORTANT FILTERING NOTE Candidates without direct precious metals trading exposure, or those from purely corporate, audit, or non-trading backgrounds, will not be considered. This is a specialized operational finance leadership role, not a reporting-only CFO position.

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