Chief Finance Officer

About the Company

j. awan & partners is a fast-growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy headquartered in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). With offices across the UAE, KSA, UK, Singapore, Porto, Pakistan, Qatar, and South Africa, we also operate our own RegTech technology company building bespoke cutting-edge solutions for global financial institutions and governments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year financial strategy aligned with 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 on strategic decisions, M&A, and technology investments
• Lead financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration

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

Benefits

• 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