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 group’s 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