Description:
Our client is a prominent, large-scale multi-company group operating across the Manufacturing and Oil &;
Gas sectors. Headquartered in Amman, Jordan, with primary operational entities in Iraq, the group is
seeking an exceptional, highly strategic Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO) to lead group-wide
financial operations, direct investment strategy, oversee multi-entity consolidations, and guide capital
allocation while reporting directly to the Group CEO. Key Responsibilities
● Strategic Financial Leadership & investment Guidance: Serve as a core strategic partner to
the Group CEO and Board; lead investment evaluations, CapEx allocation, M&A feasibility
studies, and present financial performance roadmaps to executive stakeholders.
● Multi-Company Governance & Financial Control: Oversee financial operations, treasury, and
cash flow across all subsidiaries in Jordan and Iraq; direct complex multi-entity consolidations in
compliance with IFRS and local statutory/tax regulations.
● Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimization: Lead group-wide budgeting, rolling forecasts,
and cash flow/FX exposure management between Jordan and Iraq; drive cost-optimization and
margin-enhancement initiatives across all facilities.
● Systems & Operational Leadership: Maximize efficiency and integration of enterprise ERP
systems (preferably SAP); build and mentor high-performing corporate and subsidiary finance
teams.
● Stakeholder Management & Mobility: Manage high-level relationships with international banks,
auditors, and regulators; maintain readiness for ~20–25% travel to operational sites in Iraq.
Key Qualifications
● Experience: Minimum 20 years of progressive financial leadership, including significant
executive tenure (CFO or VP of Finance) in multi-entity holdings within Manufacturing and/or Oil
& Gas.
● Education &Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA, CMA,
ACCA, or MBA is strongly required.
● Technical &Regional Expertise: Deep knowledge of multi-entity financial consolidation, IFRS,
board reporting, cross-border fiscal oversight (Jordan/Iraq), and ERP management (preferably
SAP).
● Languages: Native/fluent Arabic and fluent English strictly required.
● Location/Mobility: Based in Amman, Jordan with ~20–25% travel to Iraq (Open to candidates in
Jordan, Iraq, and the broader Middle East).
● Work Logistics: 5 working days per week; joining timeline as per executive notice
period/agreement.
Market Salary Range
● Compensation: Executive Compensation Package (Commensurate with senior experience).
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