Chief Financial Officer

1 week ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Imperium Commodity Search Full time

Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Energy Trading House

Location: Dubai, UAE.

Salary: Commensurate with experience/200-250,000USD

Imperium Commodity Search is confidentially retained by a small-mid sized oil and energy trading and services business in Dubai, seeking a dynamic and commercially orientated CFO with deep rooted, international experience in the oil and distillates trading space.

Responsibilities:

  • Ownership of the full financial functions of the trading business in all jurisdictions (particularly the Middle East and European markets) across cash management, trade finance, budgeting and financial reporting
  • Line management of accounting and trade finance functions (team of 3) across Dubai and London
  • Manage financial elements of commercial and strategic deals, investments and portfolio tasks alongside CEO and the leadership team
  • Oversee trader PnL reviews, bonus structuring and calculations
  • Drive commercial strategy and success of the finance function, whilst complying with all aligned national, international and local compliance and requirements
  • Develop structures and procedures for best practice across the business
  • Meet with, build and retain relationships with banks for trade finance flow and longevity, maintaining accurate accounts and records to ensure access
  • Moonlighting in COO responsibilities where required, with a hands-on approach to hiring, staff management and operational excellence alongside the CEO
  • Ad-hoc commercial, financial and operational tasks as required to drive the growth and success of the business
  • Full availability and presence to deal with all issues falling under the responsibility of the CFO in a timely and proactive manner
  • Travel to European offices regularly, working with teams across the trading and family office structures on all financial matters relating to the business/portfolio and group company

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • 10+ years PQE in a financial leadership role as CFO/Financial Director in an energy or oil trading business
  • Excellent commercial acumen with a solid understanding of nuance in financial oversight in an international trading environment
  • Proactive management of financial matters and experience in driving commercial success via a fluid finance department
  • Experience in managing a team of finance professionals (accountancy/trade finance etc.)
  • Prior experience in working with European and Middle Eastern banks on trade finance matters
  • Excellent accountancy and financial compliance skills/relevant qualifications
  • Degree educated in finance/international trade/related field
  • A thorough knowledge of the oil and energy trading markets in the EMEA region
  • Fluency in English (mandatory) and Russian (preferred but not essential)

Contact: info@imperiumcs.com

Phone: +44 (0) 203 927 5090 | +1 312 380 0225 | +65 3158 1066

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Supply Chain

Industries: Financial Services, Accounting, and International Trade and Development

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