Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Group CFO with deep experience in the telecommunications sector, a proven track record in IPO execution.

You will lead the Group's financial strategy, capital markets activities, and operational finance functions, playing a critical role in scaling the business and delivering shareholder value.

We will welcome applications from overseas providing you are willing to relocate to Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Partner with the CEO and Board to define and execute the Group's long-term financial strategy
Provide strategic insight on growth initiatives, market expansion, and M&A opportunities
Act as a key advisor on capital structure, funding strategy, and investor positioning

IPO & Capital Markets

Lead end-to-end IPO readiness and execution (governance, reporting, advisors, roadshow, listing)
Manage relationships with investment banks, legal advisors, auditors, and regulators
Oversee post-listing compliance, investor relations, and market communications

Financial Management

Full ownership of Group financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Ensure robust financial controls, risk management, and governance frameworks
Drive performance management across all business units and geographies

Telecom Sector Expertise

Provide financial oversight of telecom operations including CAPEX-intensive infrastructure, spectrum investments, and network rollout
Monitor key telecom KPIs (ARPU, churn, EBITDA margins, subscriber growth, etc.)
Support commercial teams with pricing, bundling, and market competitiveness analysis

Operational Excellence

Optimize cost structures and improve profitability across the Group
Lead digital transformation within finance (systems, automation, analytics)
Build and develop a high-performing, internationally diverse finance team

Stakeholder Management

Present financial performance and strategy to Board, investors, and external stakeholders
Act as a key interface with regulators across relevant jurisdictions
Support corporate governance and ESG initiatives

Key Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a telecommunications or related infrastructure business
Demonstrated success in leading or playing a key role in an IPO (essential)
Strong understanding of global capital markets, debt/equity financing, and investor relations
Experience managing multi-entity, multi-country financial operations

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of IFRS / international accounting standards
Strong financial modelling, valuation, and capital allocation skills
Experience with large-scale CAPEX planning and ROI analysis

Language Skills

Fluency in Tamil and English (spoken and written) — essential

Leadership & Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
High level of integrity, governance, and professionalism
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at Board level
Hands-on, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred

Experience in emerging markets or high-growth telecom environments
Prior exposure to private equity-backed or pre-IPO businesses
International experience working across multiple jurisdictions

Group Chief Financial Officer