CFO — Infrastructure Conglomerate

JOlivier & Partners has been retained by a Dubai-based infrastructure conglomerate to identify a CFO. The CFO will lead the financial function for a group with $4.2bn in revenue across utilities, ports, logistics and real estate in the GCC and Africa.

The Organisation & Context

Our client is a GCC-headquartered infrastructure group listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, undergoing divestment of non-core assets and pursuing M&A in East Africa infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial reporting, treasury, tax and investor relations
• Drive the divestment programme
• Support M&A in renewable energy and East Africa infrastructure
• Manage relationships with ADX, institutional investors and rating agencies
• Build and lead a finance team of 85

Candidate Profile

• CFO at a listed infrastructure, utilities or diversified industrial group
• Knowledge of GCC financial markets and regulatory environment
• Track record of M&A execution and capital markets activity
• Qualified accountant; fluent English required