Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Infrastructure Platform
???? Sector: Infrastructure | PPP Concessions | Project Finance | East Africa✈️ Regular travel across East & Central Africa
We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function of a fast-growing infrastructure and PPP concessions platform headquartered in Dubai, with operations and investments across East Africa. This is a founding-level CFO opportunity for a senior finance leader who has successfully led project finance, infrastructure investments, capital raising, and multi-country financial operations. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the CFO will act as a strategic finance partner, driving financial strategy, debt structuring, investor engagement, and long-term value creation across a growing portfolio of infrastructure assets.
Key Responsibilities:• Lead project finance strategy, debt structuring, negotiations, and financial close across multiple jurisdictions• Build and manage relationships with DFIs, commercial banks, institutional investors, and infrastructure funds• Own long-term PPP/concession financial models including DSCR, IRR, NPV, equity waterfalls, and sensitivity analysis• Drive equity fundraising processes, investor presentations, due diligence, and capital structuring• Establish robust financial reporting, governance, treasury controls, compliance, and IFRS standards across multiple entities• Manage Hold Co/SPV structures, cross-border financial planning, and stakeholder reporting• Partner with operational leadership on project execution, financing milestones, and lender obligations
Candidate Profile:• 15+ years of experience in infrastructure finance, project finance, PPP advisory, or investment-related roles• Open to hire candidates having similar exposure and are ready to relocate to Dubai.• Proven CFO / Deputy CFO experience in infrastructure, investment, or project-driven environments• Track record of closing long-term project finance or PPP debt facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (East/Central Africa preferred)• Strong expertise in concession financial modelling and infrastructure investment analysis• Experience working with DFIs, pension funds, infrastructure investors, and institutional capital providers• Strong understanding of SPV structures, cross-border investments, and multi-country operations• Background in infrastructure advisory, investment banking, Big 4, or development finance environments is highly valued

Preferred Experience:• Port, logistics, transport, hospitality, or energy concession exposure• Experience in frontier markets and emerging economies• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts, EPC financing, and construction-phase funding• Arabic or French language skills would be advantageous