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Group Chief Financial Officer

Dolphin Manufacturing LLC
Ajman, UAE
Full Time
Executive
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Financial StrategyCorporate FinanceWorking Capital ManagementTreasury ManagementRisk ManagementIFRS
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Company Overview

  • Dolphin Manufacturing LLC is a global leader in advanced cooling solutions, offering copper brass and aluminium technologies for demanding industrial applications.
  • The company designs and manufactures radiators, charge air coolers, oil coolers, condensers, and custom solutions serving automotive, locomotive, mining, construction, and HVAC sectors.
  • Its ISO certified operations and modern facilities support high precision, high performance, and durable products for OEMs and specialized applications.
  • Dolphin’s solutions are trusted in over 70 countries, reflecting a strong global footprint and reputation.

Reporting Structure

  • Reports To: Managing Director / Group CEO, with direct access to Chairman, Board, and Audit Committee.
  • Direct Reports: Finance Managers (Group & Entities), Treasury Manager, Costing Manager, Credit Control Manager, Accounts Payable Manager, Internal Auditor (Functional Reporting).

Position Purpose

  • To lead the financial strategy, governance, and performance management of Dolphin Group across multiple entities and geographies.
  • The CFO will act as a strategic partner to the Board and CEO, driving profitability, cash flow optimization, capital allocation, risk management, and transformation initiatives.
  • The role goes beyond finance operations to include strategy, investments, business performance management, and enterprise transformation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the MD/CEO and Board in defining group strategy and growth roadmap.
  • Lead annual budgeting and 3 year business planning process.
  • Provide financial insights on expansion plans (USA, Sri Lanka, diversification).
  • Drive scenario planning, financial modeling, and investment evaluations.
  • Act as a strategic advisor on profitability, capital efficiency, and risk.
  • Establish governance framework for overseas entities.
  • Monitor foreign subsidiary performance and compliance.
  • Standardize reporting across all international locations.
  • Prepare and present quarterly Board packs and financial reviews.
  • Support and engage with Audit Committee and Board sub committees.
  • Present annual budgets, strategic plans, and business performance reviews.
  • Drive governance improvements and reporting transparency.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Chartered Accountant / CPA / ACCA / CMA (mandatory); MBA Finance (preferred).
  • Experience: 15–20 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
  • Proven experience as Group CFO / Finance Head in a multi entity organization.
  • Strong background in manufacturing, costing, and international operations.
  • Experience in strategy, investments, and transformation initiatives.
  • Exposure to UAE and global financial environments.

Key Competencies

  • Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Corporate Finance & Investments
  • Working Capital Optimization
  • Governance & Risk Management
  • Manufacturing & Costing Expertise
  • Data Driven Decision Making
  • Leadership & Change Management
  • Stakeholder & Board Management

KPIs

  • EBITDA Growth
  • Net Profit Growth
  • ROCE
  • Cash Conversion Cycle
  • DSO
  • Actual Collections ÷ Budgeted Collections × 100
  • Slow/obsolete inventory (>360 days)
  • Inventory Days Reduction %
  • Forecast/Budget accuracy
  • Audit observations closure
  • Banking cost reduction
  • Operating Cash Flow – CAPEX

Key Relationships

  • Internal: Chairman & Board, Managing Director / CEO, Business Unit Heads, Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Supply Chain Teams.
  • External: Banks and Financial Institutions, Auditors & Tax Advisors, Regulators, Strategic Partners & Investors.

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