Finance Executive Search | JOH Partners
Executive Search Excellence

Finance Leadership
Recruitment

Tailored executive search for senior finance positions across regulated industries and complex organizations. Specializing in C-suite appointments, technical specialists, and strategic finance roles.

C-Suite and VP level placements across multi-jurisdictional operations
Regulatory specialists for banking, insurance, and investment management sectors
Technical expertise in risk management, compliance, treasury, and financial controls
100+
Executive Placements
15+
Years Experience
6
GCC Countries
95%
Success Rate

Industry Sector Expertise

Banking & Financial ServicesRegulated

Comprehensive financial oversight for retail and investment banking institutions requiring deep regulatory knowledge, risk management expertise, and compliance framework implementation.

  • Chief Financial Officers & Group CFOs
  • Chief Risk Officers & Risk Directors
  • Regulatory Compliance Heads
  • Financial Control & Reporting Directors
  • Basel III Implementation Specialists

Corporate ConglomeratesMulti-entity

Complex group structures requiring sophisticated consolidation, cross-divisional performance management, and strategic capital allocation across diverse business units.

  • Group Finance Directors & CFOs
  • Consolidation & Reporting Specialists
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis Heads
  • Divisional Finance Controllers
  • Treasury & Cash Management Directors

Investment ManagementBuy-side

Portfolio oversight, fund administration, and regulatory reporting for asset managers, private equity, and venture capital firms operating across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Portfolio Company CFOs
  • Fund Controllers & Administrators
  • Investment Operations Directors
  • Due Diligence & Valuation Specialists
  • Performance Measurement Heads

Professional ServicesAdvisory

Practice management across audit, tax, and consulting environments, combining technical expertise with business development and client relationship management capabilities.

  • Practice Partners & Managing Directors
  • Technical Service Line Directors
  • Business Development Leaders
  • Quality & Risk Management Heads
  • Client Portfolio Directors

Government & SovereignPublic Sector

Public sector financial stewardship, sovereign wealth fund management, and fiscal policy implementation requiring specialized government finance expertise and stakeholder management.

  • Treasury Directors & Controllers
  • Budget Planning & Control Heads
  • Sovereign Investment Managers
  • Public Finance Policy Directors
  • Government Audit & Compliance Heads

Technology & Growth CompaniesScale-up

High-growth company finance leadership, system implementation, and performance management for technology firms and rapid expansion business environments.

  • CFOs & VP Finance
  • Business Controllers & FP&A Directors
  • Financial Systems Implementation Leads
  • Investor Relations Directors
  • Corporate Development VPs

Executive Placement Case Studies

Corporate Finance Transformation

Conglomerate
Challenge

Regional conglomerate needed Group CFO for post-merger integration across multiple subsidiaries spanning diverse industry sectors.

  • Group CFO Placement - Led complex revenue consolidation and integration timeline
  • Finance Director Search - Infrastructure specialist with government relations expertise
  • VP Corporate Development - M&A execution focus across technology and healthcare sectors
  • Treasury Director - Multi-currency optimization and cash management specialist
3-4 weeks
Search Duration
100%
Retention Rate

Banking & Regulatory Excellence

Financial Services
Challenge

International bank required CRO with Basel III expertise for regulatory compliance and capital adequacy enhancement.

  • Chief Risk Officer - Basel III implementation and stress testing framework development
  • Head of Compliance - AML/KYC transformation and regulatory reporting automation
  • Internal Audit Director - Risk assessment methodology and board reporting enhancement
  • Regulatory Reporting Manager - Automated reporting systems and process optimization
100%
Regulatory Success
Zero
Findings

Investment Management Growth

Asset Management
Challenge

Sovereign wealth fund expansion requiring investment professionals with MENA market expertise and alternative investment capabilities.

  • Senior Fund Manager - Diversified portfolio specialist with alternative investments focus
  • Head of Research - MENA markets expertise and ESG integration champion
  • Investment Director - Private equity focus in technology and healthcare sectors
  • Portfolio Risk Manager - Derivatives expertise and quantitative risk management
+15%
Alpha Generation
18 months
Performance Period

Digital Finance Innovation

Technology
Challenge

Technology company needed CFO for IPO preparation and scaling finance operations across multiple markets.

  • CFO Appointment - Growth stage to public company transition leadership
  • Financial Controller - ERP implementation and process automation specialist
  • FP&A Director - Real-time dashboards and predictive analytics deployment
  • Financial Systems Head - Cloud migration and API integrations specialist
4x
Valuation Growth
IPO Success
Public Listing

ESG & Sustainability Leadership

Public Company
Challenge

Listed conglomerate required ESG framework implementation for international sustainability compliance and reporting requirements.

  • ESG Finance Director - TCFD reporting and carbon accounting methodology specialist
  • Sustainability Controller - Green bond issuance and impact measurement systems
  • Treasury Sustainability Head - Sustainable finance facility negotiation expertise
  • ESG Reporting Manager - EU taxonomy compliance and stakeholder communication
Green Bonds
Successful Issuance
AA+ Rating
ESG Achievement

Infrastructure & Government Finance

Public Sector
Challenge

National infrastructure authority needed finance leadership for mega-project portfolio including transportation and urban development initiatives.

  • Treasury Director - Sovereign fund management and infrastructure debt structuring
  • Project Finance Head - PPP structuring and international syndication leadership
  • Government Finance Controller - Budget oversight and fiscal policy implementation
  • Infrastructure CFO - Mega-project delivery and stakeholder management
94%
On-time Delivery
Multiple Projects
Portfolio Success

Market Intelligence & Trends

D

Digital Transformation Priority

Organizations prioritizing finance leaders with proven digital transformation experience. Cloud-based systems, automation, and data analytics capabilities now considered essential rather than advantageous for senior appointments.

E

ESG Expertise Demand

Sustainability reporting and ESG framework knowledge increasingly critical for public companies and institutional investor-backed organizations. Climate risk management becoming standard requirement.

R

Regulatory Complexity

Multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements driving demand for specialized regulatory expertise. Cross-border reporting and local regulatory relationship management critical success factors.

S

Strategic Partnership Role

Modern CFO and senior finance roles expanding beyond traditional accounting functions. Strategic business partnership, M&A execution, and board advisory capabilities increasingly important.

Compensation Benchmarks & Market Insights

GCC Finance Executive Compensation (2025)
Group CFO (Large Corp) AED 140K - 260K
CFO (Listed Company) AED 100K - 190K
CRO (Banking) AED 110K - 205K
Finance Director AED 70K - 140K
Treasury Director AED 60K - 115K
Head of FP&A AED 48K - 90K
Financial Controller AED 40K - 75K
VP Finance (Growth) AED 55K - 100K

Executive Search Process

Our methodology ensures comprehensive candidate evaluation and optimal placement outcomes.

Typical Timeline

  • Role definition, market mapping and outreach: Week 1
  • Screening, benchmarking and shortlisting: Weeks 2-3
  • Client interviews, final selection and offer: Week 4

Key Differentiators

  • Deep sector expertise and regulatory knowledge
  • Comprehensive candidate assessment methodology
  • Confidential market intelligence and benchmarking
  • Long-term placement success focus

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