Head of Finance

CMC Markets is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead and manage the Finance function for the Middle East. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring robust financial management, planning, compliance, and the continued modernisation of finance operations, while acting as a trusted business partner to the Executive team.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting growth, shaping strategic decision-making, and strengthening financial governance within a complex, regulated financial services environment.

Business Partnering & Strategy

• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, projects, and programmes that drive growth and maximise business impact.
• Set, monitor, and challenge financial and non-financial performance targets across operational and strategic activities.
• Lead finance oversight for key projects, including new product initiatives, strategic partnerships, and M&A activity.
• Partner closely with senior leaders and the Executive to support business development through robust financial modelling and analysis.
• Build strong relationships across the Group, including with the Board and Executive Committee, ensuring Finance is central to decision-making.

Financial Management, Risk & Control

• Ensure strong financial management, control, and governance across the business.
• Lead delivery of the year-end audit and half-year review, acting as the primary interface with external auditors.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and support audit deliverables.
• Take responsibility for procurement, vendor management, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Work closely with HR, Tax, Treasury, and Prudential Regulation teams to ensure accurate payroll, tax compliance, effective treasury management, and regulatory reporting.

Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Equivalent) with 10+ years post-qualified experience.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience within financial services.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at Executive level.
• Strategic, analytical, and innovative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capability.
• High level of personal drive, accountability, and motivation to deliver results through others