Chief Finance Officer

About This Role

We are partnering with a leading international wholesale organisation to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Middle East.

Operating across multiple markets, the business is a well-established global distributor supplying a diverse portfolio of products to trade and professional customers. The organisation is entering a new phase of regional growth and is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to strengthen financial governance, support expansion and drive operational performance across the MEA region.

This is a senior leadership role with significant strategic influence, partnering closely with regional leadership and global headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead the financial strategy and planning for the Middle East region.
• Act as a strategic partner to the regional CEO and global finance leadership team.
• Provide financial insight to support commercial decision-making and regional expansion.

Financial Control & Governance

• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee regional accounting, tax, treasury and audit processes.
• Maintain alignment with global financial policies and regulatory requirements.

Performance & Commercial Finance

• Drive financial performance through strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Support pricing strategy, margin optimisation and working capital management.
• Deliver clear financial reporting and KPI visibility to regional and global leadership.

Operational Finance Leadership

• Lead and develop the regional finance organisation across several countries.
• Strengthen financial systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve efficiency and profitability.

Growth & Transformation

• Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, new market entry and operational transformation.
• Provide financial due diligence and integration leadership for potential M&A activity.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced finance leader with a strong track record in international B2B distribution, wholesale or trading environments.

Key requirements include:

• Proven experience as CFO / Finance Director / Regional CFO within an international organisation.
• Strong exposure to Middle East.
• Experience operating within multi-country, multi-currency environments.
• Background in B2B wholesale, distribution, trading or supply chain-driven industries.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to partner closely with operational leadership.
• Experience leading large finance teams and building high-performing regional finance functions.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).

Personal Attributes

• Strategic and commercially minded finance leader
• High level of integrity and governance focus
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Comfortable operating in complex, international environments
• Ability to influence and partner with senior executives across the organisation