Are Cash Flow Problems Strangling Your Business Growth?

A part-time CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is a seasoned financial executive who provides strategic financial leadership to your Dubai businesses on a flexible basis. With UAE corporate tax implementation (9% on profits over AED 375,000), VAT compliance requirements, and complex banking relationships, Dubai SMEs need CFO-level expertise to navigate regulatory requirements, manage cash flow, prepare for funding, and build financial systems that support growth—all without the cost of a full-time executive that most businesses cannot afford.

A full-time CFO in Dubai typically costs AED 40,000-80,000 monthly including salary, benefits, visa, and insurance costs—often more than most businesses can afford. Our part-time CFO services provide the same level of expertise starting from a fraction of this cost, with flexible arrangements from 8-30 hours per week. You get senior financial leadership, compliance expertise, and strategic guidance without the six-figure annual commitment that only larger enterprises can justify.

Absolutely. Our part-time CFOs specialise in helping Dubai SMEs navigate the current UAE corporate tax framework, including the 9% tax on profits over AED 375,000, VAT compliance requirements, transfer pricing regulations, and free zone tax implications. We ensure your businesses remains compliant whilst optimising your tax position and avoiding penalties that can severely impact SME cash flow and operations.

Our part-time CFOs help Dubai businesses with cash flow forecasting and management, businesses financial planning and budgeting, investor-ready financial presentations, UAE tax planning and compliance, accounting system optimisation, financial controls implementation, KPI tracking and reporting, and strategic financial decision support. We've helped hundreds of Dubai SMEs improve their financial position and achieve sustainable growth.

Investment preparation requires professional financial documentation, realistic projections, and clean accounting systems. Our part-time CFOs create investor-ready financial models, establish proper financial controls, prepare due diligence documentation, develop credible growth projections, implement management reporting systems, and ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations. We work directly with your potential investors and advisors throughout the funding process.

Consider a part-time CFO when your monthly revenue exceeds AED 500,000, you're experiencing cash flow challenges, need UAE tax compliance support, planning business expansion, preparing for investment or funding, require financial analysis for major decisions, or when financial management is taking more than 20% of your time. The earlier you establish proper financial foundations, the smoother your growth journey becomes.

Bookkeepers and accountants handle transaction recording and basic compliance reporting. A part-time CFO provides strategic financial leadership, including cash flow forecasting, business financial planning, investor relations, tax strategy, risk management, and executive-level financial oversight. While bookkeepers tell you what happened, CFOs help you plan what should happen and ensure you have the financial structure to achieve your businesses goals.

Our part-time CFOs complement your existing team by providing strategic oversight and mentorship. They establish financial policies, review and improve processes, provide training on best practices, ensure compliance with UAE regulations, and create reporting systems that give you clear visibility into business performance. Your existing team handles day-to-day transactions whilst the CFO focuses on strategy, compliance, and growth planning.