Chief Financial Officer

Talent Leaders, a Canadian Executive Search and HR Consulting firm, has been exclusively mandated by a leading Information Technology Consultancy and Managed Services organization to headhunt an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As the company undergoes strategic international expansion into Europe and North America, the CFO will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, enabling operational scale, and ensuring global compliance and governance.

Position Summary 
The CFO will lead the finance function across multiple business units and jurisdictions, drive funding and capital strategy, implement financial systems to support scalable operations, and provide insights to the executive team to support growth and profitability. This role demands a visionary finance leader with hands-on expertise in international finance, preferably within the tech consulting or managed services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for all financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and investor relations

• Oversee accounting operations, treasury, tax, compliance, and audit across Qatar, Europe, and North America

• Develop and execute capital structuring and funding strategies to support global expansion plans

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and country-specific financial regulations and taxation standards

• Establish a strong governance framework including internal controls, financial policies, and risk management protocols

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and integration for M&A initiatives and international joint ventures

• Implement scalable ERP and financial automation systems that support real-time visibility and enterprise-wide integration

• Drive profitability initiatives, cost optimization, and commercial finance support for service delivery functions

• Prepare detailed financial reports and strategic dashboards for executive and board-level decision-making

Candidate Profile

• Senior finance executive with 15+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a C-level or group finance leadership role

• Proven track record in the IT consultancy, managed services, or digital transformation sectors

• Strong command of international finance, including cross-border operations, transfer pricing, and regulatory reporting

• Experienced in high-growth environments, capital raising, banking relationships, and investor engagement

• Skilled in managing finance functions across matrixed organizations and multicultural teams

• Professional designation required (CPA, CA, ACCA, or CFA); Master’s in Finance or MBA preferred

• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a global business mindset

Preferred Background

• Experience setting up or leading finance functions in the EU, UK, or North America

• Familiarity with project-based and recurring-revenue business models (e.g., managed services, SaaS, consulting)

• Demonstrated success in supporting board-level strategy, corporate governance, and audit committees