Chief Finance Officer
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CFO j. awan & partners Location: International | Type: Full Time | Reports to: CEO Mission of the Role The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, driving the financia.
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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
Requirements
- 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
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Mission of the Role
- The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, driving the financial and business strategy of the firm.
- This role demands a strategic mindset, high quality execution and the ability to inspire and lead a team of ambitious colleagues.
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
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
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