12 Cfo jobs in Bahrain

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Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with proven debt fund management, banking relations, and financial operations expertise. This role is critical in driving AVANA's mission to deliver exceptional value to our clients, investors, and stakeholders. The candidate will work very closely with CEO and will have the opportunity to take on a global role overseeing all offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with AVANA's mission and goals.
• Oversee debt fund management, structuring, and performance optimization.
• Establish and nurture robust relationships with banks, credit unions, and institutional lenders to obtain competitive financing.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes. Must have prior experience in creating and monitoring budgets across various business units.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and learn the Saudi Central Bank's banking standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop and implement strategies for raising capital from various sources, including banks, lines of credit, and institutional investors in the Middle East and the USA.
• Establish and maintain appropriate fund structures that align with regulatory requirements and investor expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations related to fund operations.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, credit, and regulatory exposures, and oversee tax strategy.
• Implement robust internal controls and oversee audit processes to ensure the security of company assets.
• Understand private credit and direct lending at their core to effectively negotiate or discuss lines of credit and warehouse lines.
• Mentor and develop the finance team to meet and exceed organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with the CEO and management team to drive long-term growth and profitability.
• Represent the company in investor meetings, board presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with current and potential investors, prioritizing transparency and trust.
• Oversee timely response to investor inquiries and manage communication regarding portfolio performance, strategy, and compliance updates.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Meet or exceed funding goals for Debt fund and Equity Capital jointly with the CEO.
• Establish specific capital raising objectives, such as successfully closing targeted funding rounds within predetermined timelines and the annual establishment and maintenance of new investor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with lender covenants and maintain strong cash flow. Provide timely reporting to the warehouse lender, currently a bank in the USA.
• Increase investor satisfaction and retention rates to over 90% by enhancing online financial reporting.
• Zero significant non-compliance issues during regulatory audits or investor reviews.
• Satisfactory employee engagement and satisfaction score within the finance team. Conducting quarterly training sessions or development initiatives.
• Timely and accurate management reporting for internal and external stakeholders shareholders, banks, investors and employees.

Qualifications:

• MBA, CA, or CPA; must possess graduate-level education in finance and accounting.
• Fluent in GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Expertise in debt fund management, capital markets, lending, and portfolio oversight.
• Proven track record of managing banking relationships and negotiating credit facilities.
• Proven track record in raising capital, including experience with debt financing, equity fundraising, and working with institutional investors.
• Hands-on experience setting up fund structures, including SPVs, trusts, and other investment vehicles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance related to financial services, fund management, and corporate governance in different jurisdictions.
• Experience managing investor relations and leading due diligence processes with private equity firms, venture capitalists, and institutional investors.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Candidates must have fluency in English language.
• Candidates with previous experience in the Big 4 accounting firms in audit, tax, or advisory will be preferred.

Company Industry: Banking, Broking

Department / Functional Area: Finance, Treasury

CFO, Bifinity Binance Manama, Bahrain Apply now Posted 6 months ago Permanent Competitive

CFO, Bifinity

Responsibilities:

• Business Partnership: Support functional leaders to ensure execution of plans and accountability for results. You will have a unique opportunity to use your insights and strategic thinking to partner with leaders on financial decisions, investments, efficiency, and business model improvement projects.
• P&L optimization - Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and ensure prioritization of company resources, by leading optimization projects to drive performance improvements.
• Headcount governance: Develop resource allocation and monitoring framework, enabling highly reliable headcount planning throughout the fiscal year and ensuring landing and adherence of next fiscal year's HC blueprint, in partnership with the business.
• Opex Reporting: Manage the rhythm of business for area of responsibility, including establishing the key metrics, reporting, and ad-hoc reviews. Monitor trends and key drivers against plan/forecast assumptions.
• Annual planning & rolling forecast: Develop and align with senior leaders annual targets for all corporate functions. Ensure high P&L forecast accuracy throughout the fiscal year, to enable the decision makers to optimize spending and make timely investments.
• Ad-hoc financial & investment case modeling: Support business partners on ad-hoc requests and critical investments in their respective areas. Conduct business case modeling for our CFO and leadership team including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Team building: Help establish tight-knit relationships in a remote working environment, and contribute to building a highly collaborative team culture, by sharing best practices with other team members, contributing to others' projects as needed, and helping us achieve our collective team goals.

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in FP&A or working as a Finance Business Partner (preferably with reputed Technology/FinTech/Consumer Product companies).
• Experience managing headcount in a large complex matrix environment preferred.
• Outstanding modeling and analytical skills combined with a strong executive presence.
• Self-starter - take initiative, be dedicated, set and drive toward goals.
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment, navigate ambiguity, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and provide clarity and structure.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise-level financial planning and accounting systems preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in crypto & blockchain technology.

A start-up Wholesale Bank with a "digital first" approach is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to design, build, and execute all day-to-day aspects of the project. The vision is to launch a next-generation wholesale bank in the GCC, purpose-built to serve the sophisticated needs of cross-border corporates, fintechs, and high-net-worth individuals through a fully digital platform. With a pipeline of 400+ pre-qualified clients, a greenfield technology stack, and the support of our founders, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a fully licensed, high-growth financial institution from day one.

The CFO will be responsible for the financial strategy, planning, and management of the Bank. As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will oversee all financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with CBB regulations. The CFO will play a crucial role in driving the financial health and growth of the bank, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.

At a high level you will be responsible for;

• Financial Strategy and Planning
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Treasury Management
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Cost Management
• Governance and Oversight
• AI and Innovation Responsibilities

To be considered for this position you will have 10-15 years of experience in financial management with a strong background in Banking, FS, of Fintechs. You will have proven experience in developing financial strategy, capital management, and risk management whilst working closely with the Chief Compliance Office. You will have strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills and be well versed in managing stakeholders of all levels. You will have an extensive background in treasury management including liquidity, funding, and market risk management. A key factor in this role is the growth element, and so my client is particularly excited to speak with individuals who have experience in a start-up or high-growth environment.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Don Fletcher via or contact Don via whatsapp on +44 7817 258 331.

Please note that priority will be given to applicants already residing in Bahrain but individuals in the GCC will also be considered.

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A start-up Wholesale Bank with a "digital first" approach is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to design, build, and execute all day-to-day aspects of the project. The vision is to launch a next-generation wholesale bank in the GCC, purpose-built to serve the sophisticated needs of cross-border corporates, fintechs, and high-net-worth individuals through a fully digital platform. With a pipeline of 400+ pre-qualified clients, a greenfield technology stack, and the support of our founders, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a fully licensed, high-growth financial institution from day one.

The CFO will be responsible for the financial strategy, planning, and management of the Bank. As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will oversee all financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with CBB regulations. The CFO will play a crucial role in driving the financial health and growth of the bank, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.

At a high level you will be responsible for;

• Financial Strategy and Planning
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Treasury Management
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Cost Management
• Governance and Oversight
• AI and Innovation Responsibilities

To be considered for this position you will have 10-15 years of experience in financial management with a strong background in Banking, FS, of Fintechs. You will have proven experience in developing financial strategy, capital management, and risk management whilst working closely with the Chief Compliance Office. You will have strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills and be well versed in managing stakeholders of all levels. You will have an extensive background in treasury management including liquidity, funding, and market risk management. A key factor in this role is the growth element, and so my client is particularly excited to speak with individuals who have experience in a start-up or high-growth environment.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Don Fletcher via or contact Don via whatsapp on +44 7817 258 331.

Please note that priority will be given to applicants already residing in Bahrain but individuals in the GCC will also be considered.

AP Group is acting as an introductory service in relation to this vacancy. By submitting your CV for consideration, you are consenting to its retention for the purpose of securing you work. Any information you provide to AP Group and its subsidiaries will be subject to the protection of Data Protection Laws, our policy for which can be found at

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries Securities and Commodity Exchanges

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A start-up Wholesale Bank with a “digital first” approach is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to design, build, and execute all day-to-day aspects of the project. The vision is to launch a next-generation wholesale bank in the GCC, purpose-built to serve the sophisticated needs of cross-border corporates, fintechs, and high-net-worth individuals through a fully digital platform. With a pipeline of 400+ pre-qualified clients, a greenfield technology stack, and the support of our founders, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a fully licensed, high-growth financial institution from day one.

The CFO will be responsible for the financial strategy, planning, and management of the Bank. As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will oversee all financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with CBB regulations. The CFO will play a crucial role in driving the financial health and growth of the bank, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.

At a high level you will be responsible for;

• Financial Strategy and Planning
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Treasury Management
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Cost Management
• Governance and Oversight
• AI and Innovation Responsibilities

To be considered for this position you will have 10-15 years of experience in financial management with a strong background in Banking, FS, of Fintechs. You will have proven experience in developing financial strategy, capital management, and risk management whilst working closely with the Chief Compliance Office. You will have strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills and be well versed in managing stakeholders of all levels. You will have an extensive background in treasury management including liquidity, funding, and market risk management. A key factor in this role is the growth element, and so my client is particularly excited to speak with individuals who have experience in a start-up or high-growth environment.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Don Fletcher via or contact Don via whatsapp on +44 7817 258 331.

Please note that priority will be given to applicants already residing in Bahrain but individuals in the GCC will also be considered.

AP Group is acting as an introductory service in relation to this vacancy. By submitting your CV for consideration, you are consenting to its retention for the purpose of securing you work. Any information you provide to AP Group and its subsidiaries will be subject to the protection of Data Protection Laws, our policy for which can be found at

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Main Purpose Of Job

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for the financial leadership, regulatory reporting compliance, and strategic financial planning of Braxtone Group and its subsidiaries. Given the Group’s multi-entity structure, regulated operations, and expanding regional presence, the CFO will play a critical role in financial oversight, regulatory reporting, tax compliance, and operational efficiency. The position requires a finance leader with a deep understanding of the insurance, brokerage, loss adjusting, and advisory services industries.

Main Purpose Of Job

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for the financial leadership, regulatory reporting compliance, and strategic financial planning of Braxtone Group and its subsidiaries. Given the Group’s multi-entity structure, regulated operations, and expanding regional presence, the CFO will play a critical role in financial oversight, regulatory reporting, tax compliance, and operational efficiency. The position requires a finance leader with a deep understanding of the insurance, brokerage, loss adjusting, and advisory services industries.

The CFO will ensure the financial health of Braxtone by implementing best practices, optimizing financial operations, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and tax obligations across the UAE, Bahrain, and Oman.

Reporting line: Vice Chairman and COO

Essential Work Activities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy that aligns with the Group’s growth objectives and enhances shareholder value.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for all subsidiaries and regulated entities within Braxtone Group.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the Executive Committee, supporting business expansion, M&A opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure a strong financial governance framework, reinforcing internal controls and risk management practices.
  
  

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other applicable financial regulations.
• Manage financial consolidation across all group entities, ensuring seamless reporting and analysis.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital, ensuring financial stability and sustainability.
• Implement financial systems and ERP solutions to optimize financial management and enhance reporting capabilities.
  
  

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements set by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and other regulators, where applicable.
• Oversee statutory and regulatory filings for all entities, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and legal advisors to ensure financial transparency and governance.
• Develop and maintain a robust risk management framework, ensuring financial risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively.
• Tax Compliance & Regulatory Filings
• Oversee compliance with all applicable tax regulations across the GCC, including Value-Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax, and Withholding Taxes.
• Ensure proper tax structuring and optimization to enhance efficiency and mitigate tax liabilities while maintaining full compliance with local and international tax laws.
• Liaise with tax advisors and regulatory authorities to stay updated on tax law changes and implement best practices accordingly.
• Lead the preparation and submission of tax returns and reports, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.
  
  

• Lead finance process automation and digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement cost control measures to optimize expenses and improve profitability.
• Work closely with business unit heads to align financial processes with operational needs and strategic priorities.
• Investment & Expansion Initiatives
• Support the Executive Committee in evaluating M&A opportunities, investment strategies, and expansion projects.
• Develop financial models for new investments and provide recommendations based on financial viability and risk assessment.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions to secure funding for strategic initiatives.
  
  

• Act as a key advisor to the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and regulatory bodies on financial and strategic matters.
• Ensure clear communication with investors, auditors, banks, and key financial stakeholders.
• Oversee the establishment of policies and procedures for corporate governance and financial best practices.
  
  

• Lead and mentor Finance teams across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to excel.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Strengthen collaboration between Finance, Operations, Compliance, and IT teams to ensure seamless business execution.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, economics or related field.
• Professional Certifications like CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in financial leadership, with at least 5 years as a CFO or Finance Director in insurance of financial services industry.
• Good knowledge insurance brokerage, claims management, loss adjusting, and advisory services
• Regulatory Compliance experience with CBUAE, CBB or other financial regulators.
• Strong expertise in tax compliance, IFRS reporting, and financial governance.
• Experience in leading M&A transactions, investment strategies, and financial restructuring.
  
  

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Ability to drive business growth and optimize financial performance.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Strong knowledge of GCC tax laws, VAT, and regulatory filings.
• Risk Management: Proven ability to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Digital Finance & Automation: Experience with ERP systems, AI-driven financial tools, and data analytics.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong negotiation and communication skills to engage with investors, regulators, and partners.
• Leadership & People Development: Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple countries.

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

A strategic thinker with a proven track record in debt fund management, banking relations, and financial operations is sought to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will drive AVANA's mission to deliver exceptional value to our clients, investors, and stakeholders.

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for developing and executing the company's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with AVANA's mission and goals. This includes overseeing debt fund management, structuring, and performance optimization, as well as establishing and nurturing robust relationships with banks, credit unions, and institutional lenders to obtain competitive financing.

• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with AVANA's mission and goals.
• Debt Fund Management: Oversee debt fund management, structuring, and performance optimization.
• Banking Relations: Establish and nurture robust relationships with banks, credit unions, and institutional lenders to obtain competitive financing.
• Financial Planning: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes. Must have prior experience in creating and monitoring budgets across various business units.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and learn the Saudi Central Bank's banking standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Capital Raising: Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop and implement strategies for raising capital from various sources, including banks, lines of credit, and institutional investors in the Middle East and the USA.
• Fund Structures: Establish and maintain appropriate fund structures that align with regulatory requirements and investor expectations.
• Risk Management: Monitor and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, credit, and regulatory exposures, and oversee tax strategy.
• Internal Controls: Implement robust internal controls and oversee audit processes to ensure the security of company assets.
• Leadership: Mentor and develop the finance team to meet and exceed organizational objectives.

• MBA, CA, or CPA; must possess graduate-level education in finance and accounting.
• Fluent in GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Expertise in debt fund management, capital markets, lending, and portfolio oversight.
• Proven track record of managing banking relationships and negotiating credit facilities.
• Proven track record in raising capital, including experience with debt financing, equity fundraising, and working with institutional investors.
• Hands-on experience setting up fund structures, including SPVs, trusts, and other investment vehicles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance related to financial services, fund management, and corporate governance in different jurisdictions.
• Experience managing investor relations and leading due diligence processes with private equity firms, venture capitalists, and institutional investors.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Candidates must have fluency in English language.
• Candidates with previous experience in the Big 4 accounting firms in audit, tax, or advisory will be preferred.

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems, and industrial services across various industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, and more. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with a unified mission: "co-innovate tomorrow". We seek dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. We offer great career opportunities in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and demonstrated in all we do.

Shape the Future of Decarbonization and Digital Transformation with KBC

KBC (A Yokogawa Company) is a global technology-based consulting firm delivering process optimization and energy solutions to the oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and polymer industries. We combine decades of industry expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to help clients achieve operational excellence, sustainability, and profitability. Since 1979, our solutions have helped avoid 400 million tonnes of CO₂. Join us to empower industries in navigating the energy transition and accelerating toward net-zero, while building a rewarding career.

As the Senior Sales Executive, you will play a pivotal role in enabling digital transformation and decarbonization of the industrial sectors through KBC’s advanced simulation, analytics, and cloud-based technologies. Your focus will be on the Middle East markets, developing and executing account strategies, coordinating internal teams, and ensuring the achievement of sales and commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by aligning company objectives with customer strategies through effective account plan management.
• Achieve or exceed sales targets (monthly/quarterly/yearly) to ensure consistent growth.
• Maintain a sales pipeline of at least 3x the target to support sustainable revenue.
• Balance technology and consulting sales in line with corporate sales objectives.
• Ensure CRM data accuracy, including opportunity records and account plans, to support transparency and decision-making.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans for existing clients, focusing on expansion and revenue retention.
• Coordinate internal resources to align solutions with client needs and reduce the sales cycle.
• Collaborate with product managers to identify and develop new client opportunities.
• Create and deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and client-specific literature.
• Engage with senior stakeholders within existing accounts to identify new value opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends to inform client discussions and business development strategies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Process, Chemical Engineering, or relevant engineering fields.
• Proven success in selling industrial software, ideally related to process simulation, energy management, and digitalization.
• Experience managing senior relationships within enterprise accounts.
• Knowledge of cultural, economic, and legal differences across the Middle East region.
• Ability to translate technical offerings into high-level business outcomes.
• Skilled in managing long sales cycles, opportunity management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and well-networked self-starter.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, recruiting and developing individuals from varied backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, family status, or other circumstances. We value differences and aim to enable everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and realize their full potential.