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Chief Financial Officer

29857
  • Negotiable
  • Asia Pacific

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.



Gemma O'Flaherty Account Manager | UAE

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