Chief Finance Officer

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, systemized dashboards using BI tools
• Strengthen working capital management and optimize project and subscription billing cycles
• Establish financial discipline around utilization 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 strategic advisor to the CEO on M&A, technology investments, and strategic decisions
• Lead financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration across consulting and RegTech lines

Requirements

• 15+ years of finance leadership experience, preferably in professional services, consulting, or technology
• Proven experience with recurring revenue models, MRR/ARR metrics, and SaaS financials
• Multijurisdictional finance expertise including IFRS 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, CMA, or CFA

Benefits

• Monthly retainer fee for a defined scope and agreed time commitment
• Performance-linked bonus tied to the achievement of agreed financial outcomes and KPIs
• Potential pathway to a permanent appointment based on performance and cultural fit

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, and beyond, the firm serves global financial institutions and governments while operating its own RegTech technology company.