Head of Finance

About Role:

As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the financial function of our Bahrain operations as we expand into GCC. You will play a critical role in ensuring financial compliance, shaping commercial strategy, and managing local and regional financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially astute finance professional with experience in high-growth fintech or payments environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Leadership

• Develop and execute the financial strategy for the Bahrain business unit in alignment with global objectives.
• Advise the leadership team on financial planning, funding, and investment decisions.
• Build and lead a high-performing local finance team as the operation scales.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure compliance with Bahrain legal, and regulatory requirements (e.g. VAT, CBB reporting).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Treasury & Cash Flow

• Manage working capital, cash flow, and liquidity planning for the Bahrain entity.
• Optimize local banking relationships and FX exposure in a multi-currency environment.

Risk & Controls

• Establish financial controls and processes that support operational excellence and scalability.
• Mitigate financial and regulatory risks through robust internal controls and audits.

Market Entry & Expansion Support

• Support entity setup, licensing, and registration with Bahrain regulatory authorities.
• Conduct market analysis, cost modeling, and pricing support for local product offerings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Commercial teams to enable successful market penetration.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• 8–12 years of finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in fintech, payments, or financial services – ideally in emerging markets
• Deep understanding of Bahrain financial, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability.
• Fluent in English and Arabic