Chief Finance Officer

Overview

What Success Looks Like (12 18 Months)

• Deliver a multi-year financial strategy integrating consulting growth, recurring RegTech/SaaS revenue and potential capital events
• Build unit-level P&Ls across consulting and RegTech within the first 90 days
• Deploy live dashboards with key metrics including utilisation, realization, MRR/ARR, churn and gross margin
• Improve cash conversion and subscription billing cycles
• Implement a global financial governance framework aligned with international and GCC regulations
• Complete internal and external audits with no major findings
• Support M&A activity including financial due diligence, acquisition preparation and post-acquisition integration
• Build and mentor a lean, high-performing finance function capable of supporting rapid international growth

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year financial strategy aligned with the firm's growth and diversification goals
• Build a comprehensive reporting framework including business unit P&Ls, cash flow forecasts and performance dashboards
• Transition manual reporting to automated, systemised dashboards using BI tools
• Strengthen working capital management and optimise project and subscription billing cycles
• Establish financial discipline around utilisation rates, pricing and employee profitability
• Implement internal financial controls and compliance processes consistent with international best practices
• Ensure audit readiness and support corporate governance across all regional entities
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on strategic decisions, M&A and technology investments
• Lead financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration across both business lines

Core Competencies

• Executive leadership and influence across senior stakeholder groups
• Strong FP&A skills with experience across SaaS and consulting business models
• Operational excellence in process improvement, automation and dashboard reporting
• Strategic mindset with the ability to turn financial data into actionable insights
• Highest standards of integrity, governance and professional accountability
• Cultural agility with a strong understanding of GCC markets and regulatory environments

Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years in finance leadership, preferably within professional services, consulting or technology
• Experience with recurring revenue models, MRR/ARR metrics and RegTech/SaaS financials
• Multijurisdictional finance expertise including IFRS, local GAAP, and GCC tax/VAT frameworks
• Proficiency in ERP and BI tools such as NetSuite, Xero or Power BI
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
• Professional qualification preferred: CPA, ACA, CMA or CFA

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• KPI-driven performance bonus
• Long-term incentive plan participation
• Potential equity and partner status
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Career growth within a global, fast-scaling organisation
• Continuous learning and development opportunities