Chief Financial Officer

FPG is proud to be partnering with a Leading Regional Telecom Operator to support the appointment of their Chief Financial Officer.

This key leadership role will be responsible for the company's administrative, financial, and risk management operations — including the development of financial and operational strategies, performance metrics aligned with those strategies, and robust control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership:

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to align financial strategy with business goals


• Provide insights and recommendations on performance, budgeting, and operational delivery


• Oversee long-term financial planning, investment, and cost management


• Guide annual objectives and support board committees (finance, audit, investment)

Planning & Performance:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic and financial plans


• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and performance measurement


• Define tax and financial strategies aligned with corporate goals

Financial Operations:

• Ensure financial systems and reporting comply with GAAP and regulatory standards


• Maintain internal controls and manage audit activities


• Oversee accounting, budgeting, reporting, cash flow, and banking relationships


• Manage outsourced financial functions and transaction processing systems


• Implement best practices and report financial results to the CEO

Technology & Systems:

• Collaborate with IT to deploy finance systems that support growth and scalability

Team Leadership:

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team


• Oversee training, work allocation, performance evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration

External Relations:

• Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies


• Represent the company in financial discussions with stakeholders

Key Requirements:

Professional Experience:

• 10+ years of senior financial leadership, preferably in telecom or large enterprise environments


• Experience managing full finance functions (accounting, budgeting, controls, reporting)


• Proven track record partnering with C-suite and executive teams

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial modelling skills


• Hands-on, proactive leader with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset


• Effective communicator at all levels; fluent in English (Kurdish/Arabic a plus)


• Strong integrity, deadline-focused, and detail-oriented


• Experience with IT-finance systems and government audit processes (OMB)

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration


• CPA or equivalent qualification is a plus

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic financial leadership within a dynamic telecom environment, with high visibility, regional influence, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the company's growth and transformation.

If you meet the outlined criteria and are interested in exploring this opportunity, please share your updated CV with me at goflaherty@firstpointgroup.com, ensuring your relevant experience is clearly highlighted.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.