Chief Financial Officer

Job Code:

345/001/301

Industry:

Modular Construction

Core Business:

Construction, Tents Manufacturing & Installation, Mobile Halls & Temporary Structures Rentals

Classification:

Senior Executive Leadership / Top Management

Role Type:

Statutory, Fiduciary, and Risk-Accountable Position

Reporting Line:

• Reports to:
  
  Board of Directors (functional accountability) and Group CEO (executive leadership and day-to-day alignment)

Job Brief:

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial operations of a diversified construction and industrial group. The role is responsible for ensuring financial stability, profitability, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth. The CFO will partner closely with the CEO, project management teams, operations leaders, and external stakeholders to manage capital-intensive projects, financial risks, and long‑term financial planning.

This is a senior executive leadership role based in Dubai, with responsibility for group-wide financial governance and performance.

Board of Directors & Chairman

Purpose:

Strategy approval, risk oversight, and fiduciary accountability

CFO Focus:

• Provide accurate financial reporting, forecasts, and risk insights
• Ensure statutory compliance and governance standards
• Advise on capital allocation, dividends, and major investments
• Support Board‑level risk and audit committees

Group Executive Leadership (COO, CHRO, Commercial Director, Industrial/Factory Heads)

Purpose:

Operational execution, financial control, people, and safety governance

CFO Focus:

• Align operational plans with financial strategy and budgets
• Drive cost discipline and working capital optimization
• Support compliance, people, and safety outcomes
• Provide financial insights for operational decisions

Subsidiary General Managers & Country Heads

Purpose:

Project delivery, compliance, and P&L performance

CFO Focus:

• Ensure financial reporting accuracy
• Monitor P&L and cash flow
• Maintain internal controls
• Support project performance

Major Clients (Government, Semi‑Government, EPC Contractors, Event Authorities)

Purpose:

Contractual risk and service continuity

CFO Focus:

• Manage contract financial terms
• Ensure sustainable project economics
• Oversee claims and disputes
• Protect revenue and reputation

Regulatory & Licensing Authorities

Purpose:

Statutory compliance

CFO Focus:

• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance
• Support licensing documentation
• Manage audit readiness
• Reduce compliance risks

Insurance Providers & Brokers

Purpose:

Risk coverage and asset protection

CFO Focus:

• Manage insurance strategy
• Optimize premiums and coverage
• Oversee claims governance
• Support risk transfer

Banks & Financial Institutions

Purpose:

Guarantees, bonding, and financing

CFO Focus:

• Manage banking relationships
• Secure guarantees and bonds
• Monitor covenant compliance
• Optimize capital structure

Legal Counsel & External Auditors

Purpose:

Governance and compliance assurance

CFO Focus:

• Coordinate legal and audit matters
• Maintain transparency
• Enforce internal controls
• Address audit findings

Strategic Suppliers & Subcontractors

Purpose:

Supply chain stability

CFO Focus:

• Manage payment terms
• Control supplier risks
• Support contingency planning
• Align procurement with financial governance

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth and project pipelines.
• Advise leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across divisions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansions.

Governance, Audit & Board Interface

• Act as principal financial advisor to the Board and Chairman.
• Prepare Board packs, dashboards and investment papers.
• Lead Audit and Risk Committee matters.
• Own and maintain the Group risk register.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, VAT, corporate tax and local regulations.
• Establish financial policies across subsidiaries.

Project & Operational Finance

• Oversee job costing, project profitability and WIP reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, retainage and billing cycles.
• Track change orders, claims and cost overruns.
• Partner with project managers to improve margins.

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
• Oversee financial…