A Dubai based family office is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to drive their business to the next level.

1. Career Opportunity
Chief Financial Officer
For A Leading Family Group
Immediate Hiring Requirement

2. Shane Phillips Consultants
Chief Financial Officer
A Leading Dubai Based Family Office
Dear Chief Financial Officer Candidate;
The most important thing in your life is your family. The second most important thing
in your life is your career. That is why it is paramount that your career is managed by
qualified professionals. This opportunity is being presented to you by Shane Phillips
Consultants. A family business which has been in Executive Search for two generations
dating back to the 1970s when it was first called “The Phillips Group”. Over time we
have developed a deep understanding of what are the key ingredients of a successful
executive search company, one such ingredient is discretion.
You have my personal guarantee that your identity and personal details will be kept in
confidence throughout the initial stages of this selection process. Discretion is the
corner stone of our business and your anonymity will be protected as you explore this
career opportunity.
This assignment is personally being handled by myself, Shane Phillips, and If you do not
know me or have never heard of me please see my personal biography at the end of this
document or visit my website at www.shanephillips.net.
This Document Contains the Following;
The Opportunity Pg 3
The Role Pg 3 - 6
Candidate Qualifications Pg 7
Shane Phillips Consultants Company Summary Pg 8
Shane Phillips Biography Pg 8
Application Instructions Pg 8
Thank you for taking the time to review this career prospect. I look forward to the
opportunity of making a contribution to your success in the near future. Should you
have any questions please contact me directly at +971 50 940 7537 or email me at
shane@shanephillips.net as I will be delighted to take your call.
Sincerely,
Shane Phillips
Managing Director

3. CFO Search
Dubai Based Family Holding Office
The Opportunity
With a history of over half a century this Dubai based family group is
one of the foundation stones of the United Arab Emirates. With strong
ties to both private and public sector clients this group has laid the
solid bedrock required to spring board into the 21st Century. This
prestigious group consists of more than 20 companies, offering a
diverse portfolio of services and products throughout the UAE and GCC
in four key business sectors - construction, commercial, investments
and real estate. The family owned business is run independently as
well as in partnership with some of the world's leading brands.
The Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the CEO and work
hand in hand with the CXO team during this exciting time. With the
financial crisis behind us and some of the biggest opportunities for
growth the world has ever witnessed in front of us, the preferred
candidate will be spearheading a restructuring and change
management initiative to position the organization for the next phase
of their expansion.
With a history of over half a century this Dubai based family group is
one of the foundation stones of the United Arab Emirates. With strong
The Role
ties to both private and public sector clients this group has laid the
solid bedrock required to spring board into the 21st Century. This
prestigious group consists of more than 20 companies, offering a
diverse portfolio of services and products throughout the UAE and GCC
Corporate Strategy
in four key business sectors - construction, commercial, investments
and real estate. The family owned business is run independently as
The CFO will participate in the development of a value-maximizing the
well as in partnership with some of the world's leading brands.
overall corporate strategy for the company complimented by strategic
planning to determine the overall direction of group’s business. This
The Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the CEO and work
will involve assessment of the financial status, risk assessment and
hand in hand with the CXO team during this exciting time. With the
mitigation, understanding of total company strengths and weaknesses,
financial crisis behind us and some of the biggest opportunities for
and use of analytical models to gain insights into group's current
growth the world has ever witnessed the preferred candidate will be
position and opportunities for future growth.
spearheading a restructuring and change management initiative to
position them for the next phase of their growth.

4. CFO Search
Dubai Based Family Holding Office
The Role (Continued)
Corporate Strategy (Continued)
The CFO will have an active role in assisting management in strategic
initiatives such as M&A, JVs, etcetera, that the company might
contemplate from time to time. The CFO is expected to:
 Ensuring that plans are in place to create maximum value for
the company from its current businesses.
 Assessing the value creation potential of plans on an ongoing
basis.
 Ensuring that plans focus on key issues by (1) challenging key
assumptions and the rationale for changes in performance,
and (2) providing external reference points for value creation
opportunities (for example, value of the businesses to
alternative owners).
 Acting as a sounding board for the CEO and Group heads on
critical proposals.
 Establishing financial measurement standards and developing
systems to monitor performance against goals.
 Supporting the development of corporate expansion strategies
to create additional owners value.
 Developing perspectives on market opportunities in
businesses closely related to current businesses.
 Conducting business and financial evaluation of specific
proposals.
Financial Strategy:
The CFO will have responsibility for developing, recommending,
and executing an overall financial strategy for the company that
supports its business strategies and captures maximum value for
its shareholders.
 Developing and creating capital structure.
 Designing and managing a strategy for communicating the key
elements of the company’s plans and performance to (future)
investors and the financial community.
 Institutes disciplined risk management strategies and financial
controls;
 Develops financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities,
and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources;
developing action plans.
 Negotiating and executing all major financial transactions, as
required from time to time.

5. CFO Search
Dubai Based Family Holding Office
The Role (continued)
Financial Management:
As the Head of Finance, the CFO will be responsible for managing
Group’s financial reporting, including the preparation of
management accounts and submissions to auditors. The CFO will
have primary responsibility for external audits and preparation
and finalization of annual reports and annual financial statements.
 Preparation of regular financial reports for Senior Management,
including appropriate analysis of trends, performance and
sustainability;
 Maintenance of accurate and complete financial records;
 Reports financial status by developing forecasts; reporting
results; analyzing variances; developing improvements
 Monitors financial performance by setting appropriate Key
Financial Indicators (KPIs), measuring and analyzing results;
initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of
variances.
 Implementation and management of a comprehensive financial
and accounts management system for the company and the
development and implementation of appropriate accounting
policies;
 Develop and implement appropriate control processes and
systems for the Finance and Accounting function;
 Ensuring that all external reporting and compliance obligations
are fulfilled.
 Establishing controls to safeguard the company’s assets.
 Ensuring the integrity and efficiency of cash, receivables, and
payables management.
 Pursuing opportunities to reduce the company’s tax burden.
 Establishment and maintenance of relationships with lending
institutions, shareholders and the financial community. This is
to include maintaining strong day-to-day relationships with the
company’s banks, and taking responsibility for ensuring that
credit facilities are available as and when required.

6. CFO Search
Dubai Based Family Holding Office
The Role (continued)
Budgeting and management control:
As the senior Finance specialist the successful candidate will take
responsibility for all financial forecasts and planning, including
budgets, revenue forecasts, cost forecasts, capital requirements,
and cash needs. They will manage banking and credit relationships
and shareholder funding when necessary.
 Preparation and regular updates of the firm’s business plan,
including revenue forecasts, and growth rates.
 Preparation and submission of annual budgets for approval by
shareholders;
 Ensure that the firm’s cash needs are accurately forecast and
adequately provided for at all times; and
 As necessary, identify the timing and quantum of capital
required, and take the lead in ensuring that additional capital is
raised.
 Maintain a regular dialogue with other Senior Management and
shareholders on the firm’s financial condition, future capital
requirements and performance against plans;
 Develop and maintain strong working relationships with banks
and credit providers
 The CFO will design and implement processes to ensure
company’s senior managers have the right information to set
goals, make decisions, and monitor performance.
 Coordinate the preparation of short-term budgets.
 Develop key performance measures for each business group.
 Ensure that business groups have adequate management
controls in place.
 Evaluating business-group performance in conjunction with the
CEO and Group heads.

7. CFO Search
Dubai Based Family Holding Office
Candidate Qualifications
Key Strengths and Abilities
Candidates for the role of CFO should have;
 Team player with ability to build consensus in a group setting.
 Excellent team management skills.
 Strong financial analysis and risk identification skills, and solid
technical skills, including detailed working knowledge of
applicable accounting standards (IAS/US GAAP). Knowledge of
Securities market rules applicable in the Middle East is a plus.
 Ability to work on several major projects at the same time, and
coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
 Strong interpersonal skills.
 Good presentation skills and the ability to present complex
strategies concisely and clearly to shareholders, Board
members and senior management.
 Good business sense, with the ability to analyze complex
transactions and identify key elements and issues that are
important to reach sound conclusions.
 Creative approach to problem solving.
 Familiarity with financial modelling, risk management,
budgeting, and planning software.
Experience and Credentials Required
12+ years of prior experience in Finance, consulting or auditing
and accounting and/or a combination with industry experience.
Candidates must have direct management experience in industry
or finance. Candidates must have experience of working with key
financial management software, and experience in the
implementation of such systems is preferred.
Educational and Background Checks will be performed:
Please note all candidates will undergo a vigorous background
check of vocational and educational credentials. Those candidates
with unaccredited degrees need not apply. Reference checks will
also be performed. This is the standard policy and procedure of
Shane Phillips Consultants.
Please note applications or enquiries sent directly to the Client will not
be entertained.
All communication and applicants for this role must be handled by
Shane Phillips Consultants. Please email your interest directly to
Shane@shanephillips.net.

8. CFO Search
Dubai Based Family Holding Office
Shane Phillips Consultants
Shane Phillips Consultants is a boutique executive search firm
specializing in placements in the Middle East. The firm planted its
roots in the 1970s in Canada where The Phillips Group was first
founded. After the retirement of Carl A. Phillips the business was
closed for a period of years only to be re-opened in Dubai. With two
generations of Executive Search experience, Shane Phillips Consultants
offers high touch bespoke service for clients looking to hire the best
people. Services offered include Executive Search, Executive
Assessment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, and Training &
Development.
Shane Phillips Biography
Shane is a leading Executive Search Consultant in the Middle East
Region and is the Managing Director of Shane Phillips Consultants, a
local boutique search firm. Given his passion for the employment
market, Shane has his own show on Dubai Eye 103.8 every Thursdays
at 8pm called “Eye On Careers”. Shane is also a monthly writer for CEO
Magazine, Global Citizen Magazine and an expert in Senior Executive
job placement.
Shane has an MBA from London Business School, and an
undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of British
Columbia. He is a Non Executive Board Member of Fortis Group
Holdings and Founder of Big Brothers Big Sisters UAE. He was
formerly a Board Member of the Canadian Business Council, President
of the Club for Canadians and a volunteer with Special Families
Support Group.
To Apply for this Position;
Please send your CV in word format by email to the below address or
feel free to me on my mobile should you have any questions about the
position.
I look forward to the opportunity to make a value added contribution
to your career.
Shane Phillips, Managing Director
Shane Phillips Consultants
Email: Shane@shanephillips.net
Mobile: +971 50 940 7537