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About the job CFO

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Dubai & International (with travel as required)
Reports to: CEO / COO
Department: Finance
Grade: Leadership Team


Role Overview

The Group Finance Director (CFO) will lead Hoxtons financial strategy, playing a key role in our growth through M&A and organic expansion. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and COO, youll drive performance, implement scalable financial systems, and guide a high-performing finance team across multiple jurisdictions.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

  • Define and deliver long-term financial strategies aligned to business goals

  • Support sustainable growth and profitability through robust planning

M&A and Investment

  • Evaluate acquisition targets and growth opportunities

  • Lead end-to-end deal execution including due diligence and post-acquisition integration

  • Assess commercial opportunities such as new markets, senior hires, and partnerships

Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop the finance function, including Directors, Analysts, and Controllers

  • Build team capability to match the pace of company growth

Fundraising and Exit Preparation

  • Partner with CEO/COO to plan future fundraises or exit strategies

  • Support financial modelling, scenario planning, and investor presentations

Financial Management

  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking

  • Own preparation of Board reports and financial insights

Stakeholder Communication

  • Liaise with banks, auditors, investors, and legal partners

  • Communicate financial insights to both technical and non-technical audiences

Risk and Governance

  • Identify and mitigate financial risks

  • Ensure full compliance with financial regulations and governance frameworks



Candidate Profile

Kindly note that only applicants who fully meet the below requirements will be shortlisted.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required

  • MBA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA (or international equivalent) strongly preferred

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in financial services or a service-based industry

  • Track record of scaling finance teams in fast-growth environments

  • Experience working with C-level leadership and Boards

  • M&A and fundraising exposure, ideally involving PE or institutional capital

Skills

  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling

  • Experience with budgeting, reporting systems, and forecasting tools

  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Understanding of capital structures, PE funding, and debt facilities


Behavioural Competencies

  • Hard Work Willing to go above and beyond to get results

  • Continuous Learning Committed to personal and team development

  • Adaptability Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments

  • Integrity Transparent, reliable, and trusted by peers and stakeholders

  • Communication Able to simplify complexity for all audiences

  • Mentorship Builds strong teams through support and challenge

  • Regulation & Reporting Deep understanding of financial frameworks and reporting standards

  • Risk Management Forward-thinking and proactive in protecting the business


Working Relationships

Internal

  • 80% of time working with senior management, finance team, and department heads

  • Influences at both operational and strategic levels

External

  • 20% of time liaising with senior stakeholders including investors, auditors, and banks


Additional Information

  • High-pressure, deadline-driven role with critical importance to company success

  • Some travel required (UK, UAE, and other operational jurisdictions)

  • Direct reports include: Finance Director / Controller, Analysts, and accounting staff

  • Indirect influence across business units and project teams

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