CFO & Ops

Role Description:



The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Business Operations Manager (Ops) at ARP Digital, based in Bahrain, will oversee financial management and daily operations. This role includes financial planning, compliance, strategic analysis, and collaboration with various teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency. The candidate will also lead confidential projects, ensure financial control, and drive sustainable growth.


Location: Manama, Bahrain


Qualifications:

· Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader with a track record of scaling rapid- growth start-ups.
· Deep understanding of treasury departments, and middle/back office functions of banks and broker/dealers.
· Proficiency in financial modeling and effective communication across diverse audiences.
· Experience with audits, tax preparation, and managing balance sheets > $10mm.
· 5+ years in a CFO or related senior/executive role.
· Experience in Investment Banking and financial services industry is a plus.
· Expertise in Program and Change Management.
· Exceptional stakeholder management and sales operations experience.
· Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
· Strong preference to be approved by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) for the CFO function


Responsibilities:

· Manage financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
· Develop and implement financial infrastructure to support business growth.
· Ensure compliance with accounting, legal, regulatory, and risk guidelines.
· Lead year-end financial activities, including tax preparation and audits.
· Provide financial updates and recommendations to leadership.
· Conduct financial and strategic analysis for company-wide initiatives.
· Oversee company payments for accuracy and compliance.
· Oversee daily business operations, streamline processes, and improve efficiency.
· Manage processes across sales/marketing, regulatory oversight, banking/finance, and administration.
· Implement best practices to improve the sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
· Develop and maintain sales reports, dashboards, and KPIs to track targets and forecasts.


Apply: info@arpdigital.io with subject title CFO/Ops Candidate_ARP Digital, if you are an approved person by the CBB for a CFO function (write "approved CFO" in the subject of the email)

• Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting is required.

• - Strong analytical skills
• - Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• - Proficiency in financial software and MS Excel
• - Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards

Seniority Level: Executive-Level

• Executive

Job Functions: Software Development

• Finance
• Operations

Industries : Information Technology

• Digital Marketing
• Technology