CFO Middle East & Africa

Job Description

We are NTS Group.

The region’s leading Executive Search, Outplacement & Career Transition firm across the Middle East, bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai, London, and Singapore, we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns, Outplacement & Redundancy Support, RPO Projects, Talent Mapping, Women in Leadership & Leadership Development, and our award-winning Executive Career Transitioning Programs.

NTS Group, through our Women in Leadership division, is excited to partner with a leading multinational company to recruit a highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Middle East & Africa region. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to join a dynamic and fast-growing organization, with a focus on driving financial strategy and supporting business growth across a diverse, multinational landscape.

We are specifically targeting female talent for this role, reflecting our commitment to supporting diversity and empowering women in leadership across the region.

What You’ll be Doing…

• Lead the financial strategy for the Middle East & Africa region, ensuring alignment with global objectives while driving local business growth.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure robust financial performance.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the executive team, enabling informed decision-making and optimizing resource allocation.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and risk management strategies to safeguard financial health and ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regional financial regulations and international accounting standards.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams across the region to support expansion strategies, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting diversity and inclusion within the department.

Who You Are…

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader, with responsibility for a multi-country region, ideally within the Middle East & Africa.
• Strong track record in financial planning, analysis, and strategy, with the ability to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• Excellent knowledge of international accounting standards and financial regulations within the MEA region.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, with exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience in overseeing complex financial structures and supporting large-scale, regional business transformations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on empowering women in leadership.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for the position. If you haven’t had a response within 5 working days, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.