Chief Financial Officer

Role Overview

A confidential organization in Doha is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead all finance and accounting activities across the enterprise. The role is central to shaping long-range financial direction, improving financial results, and advising the CEO and senior leadership team. It also supports expansion, diversification, and profitability objectives across multiple subsidiaries while ensuring robust controls, sound governance, and full regulatory adherence.

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Work closely with the CEO and executive leadership to build a long-term financial roadmap informed by market movements and risk analysis.
• Direct the yearly budgeting exercise across business units, set practical targets, and introduce corrective measures when performance deviates from plan.
• Review the group’s capital structure and advise on the most suitable mix of debt and equity funding for major growth projects.
• Handle relationships with banks and other financial institutions, secure favorable financing terms, and ensure strict observance of debt covenant obligations.

Group Financial Management and Operations

• Lead financial operations across a diversified conglomerate structure, covering accounting, treasury, taxation, and risk oversight.
• Spot opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency across the group and drive implementation of those initiatives.
• Evaluate corporate and operating risks and put appropriate mitigation plans in place.
• Support strategy and business development activities with financial modeling, valuation work, and detailed due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Financial Reporting, Audit, and Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements on time and with high accuracy, following IFRS Accounting Standards and applicable market regulations.
• Develop, monitor, and continuously strengthen internal controls over financial reporting to protect assets and reduce the risk of fraud.
• Coordinate external audits in a listed-company environment, manage auditor relationships, and address audit observations promptly.
• Ensure full compliance with local and international capital market laws, corporate governance standards, and Qatar Stock Exchange disclosure requirements.

Treasury, Cash Management, and Investor Relations

• Manage group liquidity, cash flow, and working capital to ensure effective allocation of funds.
• Reduce treasury exposure, including interest rate and foreign exchange risks.
• Maintain productive relationships with investors, analysts, and other external stakeholders.
• Take part in investor meetings, conferences, and earnings calls to present business performance and strategic direction.

Leadership and Team Management

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and direction to the finance and accounting function.
• Promote a strong performance culture and support employee growth and development within the department.
• Build a capable finance organization through effective staffing, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to advance cross-functional initiatives and ensure financial considerations inform business decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Active CPA qualification is mandatory.
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related discipline is required.
• An MBA or another advanced finance-related degree is strongly preferred.
• Applicants should bring 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including substantial time in a senior role within a large holding company or diversified conglomerate.
• Prior experience in a publicly listed company environment is essential, with solid understanding of disclosure obligations, shareholder relations, and exchange governance rules.
• Strong background in handling complex audits, building reliable internal controls, and operating in compliance-driven finance settings is required.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to manage multi-entity consolidations and shared-service accounting environments.
• Strong command of ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle, as well as modern business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills for banking relationships, board interactions, and investor relations.