Finance Controller

About This Role

Finance Controller

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site)

Reports to: CEO / COO and Board of Directors

About the Role

We are looking for a high-caliber Finance Controller to lead our finance function during an exciting phase of rapid growth and operational scale-up. This is not just a reporting role — it is a strategic leadership position at the heart of the business.

You will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, improving unit economics, strengthening controls, and building the infrastructure needed to support multiple cloud kitchen brands and traditional F&B outlets. You will also lead a diverse team, including an offshore shared services function, while partnering closely with leadership on fundraising, treasury, and board-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities

• Drive the transition from growth-led expansion to sustainable profitability

• Analyze and optimize key business drivers including COGS, wastage, labor efficiency, and delivery platform margins

• Provide commercial insights and financial recommendations to senior leadership and the board

Fundraising & Investor Readiness

• Support equity and debt fundraising initiatives across upcoming growth stages

• Prepare financial materials including investor presentations, financial models, and data room documentation

• Coordinate and lead financial due diligence processes with investors, lenders, and advisors

• Ensure the company remains financially disciplined and investment-ready at all times

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital across multiple entities

• Oversee treasury operations, including capital allocation, cash forecasting, and banking relationships

• Monitor FX exposure and implement controls to manage foreign exchange risk

• Maintain financial resilience and ensure sufficient runway to support growth plans

Financial Operations & Controls

• Lead and mentor the in-house finance team while overseeing offshore accounting, AP, and AR operations

• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and financial processes across the organization

• Improve the speed, accuracy, and scalability of financial reporting

• Own the month-end close process and ensure timely delivery of management accounts

Systems & Process Automation

• Implement or optimize ERP and finance systems such as NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics

• Integrate POS and operational data into financial reporting for stronger decision support

• Drive automation across reporting, approvals, reconciliations, and treasury workflows

• Build a scalable finance infrastructure that supports multi-brand, multi-entity growth

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Must hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA qualification

• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibility

• Strong experience within F&B, hospitality, food-tech, or cloud kitchen environments

• Deep understanding of inventory management, margin optimization, and aggregator commission structures

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, investor-backed or high-growth business environment

• Experience managing offshore teams or shared services functions is highly preferred

• Advanced financial modeling capability and familiarity with treasury and finance automation tools

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present to the board

Preferred Experience

• Multi-entity or regional finance experience

• Exposure to fundraising, due diligence, and investor reporting

• ERP implementation or finance transformation experience

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth and control

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success will be measured by your ability to:

• Improve budget accuracy and maintain tight control over spend

• Strengthen cash visibility and runway management across the business

• Accelerate month-end close and improve reporting accuracy

• Optimize prime cost, contribution margins, and platform economics

• Build a high-performing finance function across both local and offshore teams

• Support the business in becoming fully investment-ready for future fundraising rounds

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the financial backbone of a fast-growing, disruptive food-tech business

• Direct exposure to the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors

• High-impact role with strategic influence across the company

• Dynamic environment with the chance to build, improve, and lead at scale

• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and long-term growth opportunity