We are partnering with a leading international wholesale organisation to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Middle East.
Operating across multiple markets, the business is a well-established global distributor supplying a diverse portfolio of products to trade and professional customers. The organisation is entering a new phase of regional growth and is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to strengthen financial governance, support expansion and drive operational performance across the MEA region.
This is a senior leadership role with significant strategic influence, partnering closely with regional leadership and global headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead the financial strategy and planning for the Middle East region.
- Act as a strategic partner to the regional CEO and global finance leadership team.
- Provide financial insight to support commercial decision-making and regional expansion.
Financial Control & Governance
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee regional accounting, tax, treasury and audit processes.
- Maintain alignment with global financial policies and regulatory requirements.
Performance & Commercial Finance
- Drive financial performance through strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
- Support pricing strategy, margin optimisation and working capital management.
- Deliver clear financial reporting and KPI visibility to regional and global leadership.
Operational Finance Leadership
- Lead and develop the regional finance organisation across several countries.
- Strengthen financial systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
- Partner with operational leaders to improve efficiency and profitability.
Growth & Transformation
- Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, new market entry and operational transformation.
- Provide financial due diligence and integration leadership for potential M&A activity.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an experienced finance leader with a strong track record in international B2B distribution, wholesale or trading environments.
Key requirements include:
- Proven experience as CFO / Finance Director / Regional CFO within an international organisation.
- Strong exposure to Middle East.
- Experience operating within multi-country, multi-currency environments.
- Background in B2B wholesale, distribution, trading or supply chain-driven industries.
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to partner closely with operational leadership.
- Experience leading large finance teams and building high-performing regional finance functions.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
Personal Attributes
- Strategic and commercially minded finance leader
- High level of integrity and governance focus
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
- Comfortable operating in complex, international environments
- Ability to influence and partner with senior executives across the organisation
