Chief Financial Officer

Imperium Commodity Search is currently working with a small-mid sized oil and energy trading and services business in Dubai, UAE, to find a talented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial functions of the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive international experience in the oil and distillates trading space. This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, ranging from 200,000 to 250,000 USD.

As the CFO, you will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the trading business across various jurisdictions, including cash management, trade finance, budgeting, and financial reporting. You will oversee a team of accounting and trade finance professionals based in Dubai and London. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the CEO and leadership team to handle financial elements of commercial deals, strategic investments, and portfolio tasks. Your role will also involve driving the commercial strategy of the finance function while ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.

The successful candidate should have at least 10 years of PQE in a financial leadership role within an energy or oil trading business. Strong commercial acumen is essential, along with experience in managing finance teams and working with European and Middle Eastern banks on trade finance matters. A degree in finance or a related field is required, as well as fluency in English (mandatory) and Russian (preferred but not essential). If you possess these qualifications and are eager to contribute to the growth and success of an innovative energy trading house in Dubai, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

If you are a seasoned CFO looking to make a significant impact within an established oil and energy trading company while leveraging your expertise in international markets, this role is perfect for you. Join our dynamic team at Imperium Commodity Search by applying for the Chief Financial Officer position today!

• 10+ years PQE in a financial leadership role as CFO/Financial Director in an energy or oil trading business
• Degree educated in finance/international trade/related field
• Excellent accountancy and financial compliance skills/relevant qualifications
• Fluency in English (mandatory)

• Ownership of the full financial functions of the trading business in all jurisdictions 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
• Drive commercial strategy and success of the finance function

• Commercial acumen
• Financial oversight
• Team management
• Trade finance expertise
• Financial compliance

Seniority Level: Executive Level

• Financial Director

Job Functions: Finance

• Accounting
• Trade Finance

Industries : Energy Trading

• Oil Trading
• Services