Chief Financial Officer, Dubai

Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Fashion and apparel
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Finance
Work modality: On site

Luxe Talent International

Luxe Talent, International Recruitment and Training Consultancy specialised in Fashion, Luxury, Retail & FMCG.

In our recruitment and training consultancy we work with different firms in the Luxury, Premium and High Premium sectors around Europe and have offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Munich, Braga & Amsterdam.

Since our creation in 2009, we have been working with leading brands in Europe to generate a positive impact on all our clients, as well as on the lives of the people we interview and place.

For this reason, we have a highly specialised multicultural team that follows the line of our core values: Commitment, Ethics and Empathy

Job description

We are leading the search for a world class Chief Financial Officer on behalf of our client, a global fashion brand house across men’s, women’s and kids wear.

You will be a partner to the CEO and COO, leading and shaping the growth of this international fashion business.

You will sit at the centre of the business. Close to product, marketing, supply chain, and partnerships. Close to the numbers but never buried in them.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

Define and lead the financial strategy across DTC, wholesale, and licensing.
Own annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
Drive full P&L accountability by brand and channel.

Performance Management & Governance

Build and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
Own profitability management, with focus on margins, logistics, returns, and G&A discipline.
Ensure tax, audit, and regulatory compliance
Lead cash flow planning and working capital optimisation

Commercial & Operational Finance

Partner closely with the COO to optimise supply chain economics, sourcing, production, and logistics.
Work with Business & Creative Leadership
Support Marketing with spend allocation, ROAS tracking, and profitability analysis.
Build best-in-class dashboards and reporting for performance visibility.

Wholesale, Partnerships & Licensing

Structure and evaluate wholesale agreements
Lead the financial structuring of licensing deals
Act as a commercial negotiator

Capital & Investor Relations

Partner with the CEO on fundraising, capital structuring, and financing strategy.
Prepare the business for future IPO-readiness
Own investor materials, board packs, and KPI reporting.
Serve as the primary financial interface with external stakeholders.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications needed to be successful in this role:

12–15+ years of finance experience, including senior leadership or CFO-level responsibility.
Strong background in consumer brands, fashion, retail, or eCommerce.
Proven P&L ownership with deep understanding of supply chain, inventory, and margin mechanics.
Experience working in high-growth, fast-moving environments
Fundraising, M&A, and investor relations experience preferred.
Exposure to IPO-readiness, PE-backed, or founder-led scale-ups is a plus.
Highly analytical, but commercially minded. Comfortable making judgment calls.
Confident leader and communicator, able to influence across functions and levels.

The Offer:

Competitive compensation package
25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 after your first year
Employee discounts on all own brand products
Company social events
The chance to work in an international, diverse, and creative environment, helping to redefine fashion

Job closed

Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Fashion and apparel
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Finance
Work modality: On site

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