CMC Markets
CMC Markets

Head of Finance

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TLDR

Senior financial leader responsible for governance, planning, and modernisation of finance operations, partnering with executives to shape growth within a regulated financial services environment.

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

CMC Markets is a leading fintech enterprise that specializes in online Contracts for Difference (CFD) trading and financial spread betting. Serving a global clientele across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America, the company focuses on delivering an exceptional trading experience bolstered by its commitment to leveraging technology and market expertise.

Founded
Founded 1989
Employees
500+ employees
Industry
Capital Markets
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