Chief Financial Officer – Infrastructure Holding Group

An international Infrastructure Holding Group is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead finance planning and corporate support functions across a portfolio of major EPC infrastructure industrial and project-based operations across the CIS region.

Based in Doha this role will work closely with the Board of Directors and shareholders supporting strategic decision-making financial discipline and operational performance.

The CFO will oversee core finance activities together with several key business support functions including Contracts Legal HR IT and Administration. This is a broad leadership role suited to a commercially minded executive with strong mandatory EPC sector experience and understanding of project-driven businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans across EPC and infrastructure operations
• Lead budgeting forecasting and financial planning across operating companies and active EPC projects
• Provide regular financial analysis and management reporting to support executive decision-making
• Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency profitability and project returns

EPC Project Finance & Commercial Oversight

• Oversee financial management of EPC projects including cost controls profitability billing cycles and cash collection processes
• Monitor milestone payments contract variations claims exposure retention balances and working capital across projects
• Work closely with project directors commercial teams and operations management to strengthen financial discipline and margin performance
• Support governance across EPC contracts subcontractor arrangements and project reporting processes
• Review commercial performance of ongoing and upcoming EPC projects and recommend corrective actions where required

Treasury & Funding

• Manage treasury operations including cash flow planning liquidity management and banking relationships
• Oversee bank guarantees letters of credit bonding facilities and project financing arrangements common within EPC environments
• Support capital allocation decisions across the groups projects and operating entities

Governance & Controls

• Maintain effective internal controls reporting standards and approval procedures
• Support risk management frameworks suitable for EPC and project-driven environments
• Coordinate audit tax compliance and regulatory matters across the group
• Ensure strong governance standards across all legal entities and jurisdictions

Business Support Functions

• Oversee Contracts Legal HR IT Administration and other shared support functions
• Improve coordination between finance operations and support teams
• Support the development of systems teams and internal processes across the organisation

Key Requirements

• 15 years of finance experience including 5 years in a senior leadership role within mandatory EPC infrastructure construction engineering or energy sectors
• Proven track record working in EPC project environments with strong understanding of project cycles contract structures and commercial delivery models
• Strong background in project accounting cost control budgeting and financial management
• Strong commercial judgement and practical leadership style
• Professional qualification such as CA CPA ACCA MBA Finance or equivalent
• Fluent Russian and English required