Head of Finance

Head of Finance (English & Arabic Fluent)

Are you ready to be the financial architect behind the region's next travel giant

You are a strategic leader who sees beyond the spreadsheets. You don't just report on numbers; you connect them to a vision, transforming data into the fuel for a rocket ship. We are currently representing a high-growth travel-tech venture - a travel super-app within a massive digital ecosystem that is redefining how millions of people move and explore across Iraq and the Middle East.

In this role, you will:

• Own the financial engine:You will lead the financial strategy, manage the full P&L, and design the scalable structures needed to drive profitability and cost optimisation.
• Build from the ground up: This is your chance to design the playbook, not just execute it. You will build the reporting infrastructure and oversee everything from treasury to compliance in a fast-moving, emerging market.
• Be a strategic partner:You will serve as a key thought partner to the CEO, providing the financial insights that guide marketing, product, and regional expansion decisions.

Who are you

• You have 8+ years of experience in Finance or FP&A, ideally within a high-growth tech, marketplace, or travel environment.
• You are bilingual, possessing professional fluency in both English and Arabic.
• You are a Builder at heartdetail-oriented, commercially sharp, and resilient enough to thrive in high-ambiguity startup cultures.
• You likely hold a CPA, ACCA, CFA, or MBA, and you are a master of financial modelling.

Why join this journey

You will be joining a lean, senior team with a CEO mindset. This is a once-in-a-decade greenfield opportunity to shape the future of digital travel in an underserved market. You will enjoy a competitive compensation package, including private healthcare for you and your family, while having direct visibility to leadership who values your strategic opinions.

Ready to lead the engine

Reach out to me, Mark Long (Founder, numi), or my team to discuss how you can help us take this platform from 1 to 100.