Chief Financial Officer - Banking

About the role

A banking client in Oman urgently needs a Chief Financial Officer with strong expertise in IFRS, CBO regulatory reporting, Basel frameworks and capital planning. The CFO is the Bank's senior financial executive, reporting to the CEO, and owns financial and regulatory reporting, capital and balance sheet management, financial planning and analysis, investor relations and cost management. The role is a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board.

Key responsibilities

• Own the Bank's financial strategy, multi-year plan and annual budget, lead FP&A and drive disciplined capital allocation and cost management.
• Own financial reporting, ensure IFRS-compliant statements and CBO regulatory reporting, manage the external audit relationship and prepare statements for the Board, Audit Committee, shareholders and regulators.
• Partner with the Group Treasurer on capital planning (ICAAP, capital adequacy, Basel III/IV), own the capital structure strategy and oversee balance sheet growth.
• Lead investor relations with shareholders, analysts and rating agencies, and support Board and shareholder presentations.
• Own the financial control framework, tax compliance and planning, and work with the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Internal Auditor on financial risk and control assurance.
• Build and lead the finance team, drive Omanisation and mentor Omani finance talent.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CFA is essential.
• Minimum 18-20 years of progressive finance experience in banking or financial services, with at least 7-10 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Track record of financial and regulatory reporting, capital planning and financial control for a licensed bank, and experience engaging with Boards, auditors, rating agencies and investors.
• Prior experience in Oman or the GCC is essential; deep familiarity with CBO reporting and capital adequacy requirements.

Required skills

• IFRS, banking financial reporting and CBO prudential and regulatory reporting.
• Capital adequacy frameworks (Basel III/IV, ICAAP) and balance sheet management.
• Financial planning, budgeting and management reporting systems.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Arabic is a significant advantage.