CFO - Director Of Support Services

Job description / Role

Guildhall is representing a leading diversified holding group with investments across real estate, construction, hospitality, retail, education, and other strategic sectors. As part of its continued growth, the organization is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Director of Support Services to lead and optimize all corporate support functions across the group.

This executive leadership role is responsible for overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Information Technology, and Administration while driving financial performance, operational excellence, corporate governance, and strategic business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, and Administration across the group.
• Develop and execute corporate strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow, and capital planning.
• Strengthen corporate governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead organizational development, workforce planning, and performance management initiatives.
• Develop group-wide procurement strategies and oversee vendor and contract management.
• Drive ERP implementation, digital transformation, and technology optimization initiatives.
• Lead financial feasibility studies, investment analysis, and business case development for new projects.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning and business expansion.
• Build and lead high-performing shared services teams while promoting continuous improvement.

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Masters Degree or Executive MBA is highly preferred.
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or an equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience managing Finance and corporate support functions.
• Proven experience within Real Estate Investment, Property Development, or diversified Holding Companies.
• Strong expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, corporate governance, feasibility studies, and strategic planning.
• Experience leading Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Information Technology, and Administration.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, strategic planning, and analytical skills.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

About the Company

Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region.

With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific.

Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services.

Guildhall is the partner of choice.