Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy and Leadership
2. Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.
3. Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO, board of directors, and executive leadership team.
4. Evaluate business performance, growth opportunities, acquisitions, investments, and strategic initiatives.
5. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
6. Establish financial objectives, performance targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

1. Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
2. Lead annual budgeting, long-range financial planning, and periodic forecasting processes.
3. Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity assessments to support strategic planning.
4. Monitor actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and business targets.
5. Identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, cash flow, and operating efficiency.
6. Develop and maintain financial dashboards and management reporting for executive leadership.

1. Financial Reporting and Accounting
2. Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
3. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
4. Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal financial controls.
5. Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes.
6. Coordinate external audits and work with external accounting, tax, and advisory firms as required.

1. Cash Flow, Treasury, and Capital Management
2. Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, liquidity, and treasury activities.
3. Develop strategies to optimize cash conversion, collections, payables, and balance sheet performance.
4. Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, financing arrangements, and capital structure.
5. Evaluate funding requirements and recommend appropriate financing strategies.
6. Ensure sufficient liquidity to support ongoing operations and strategic investments.

1. Business Performance and Operational Excellence
2. Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance and operational effectiveness.
3. Analyze revenue trends, cost structures, margins, and profitability by business unit, product, or customer segment.
4. Identify cost optimization opportunities while protecting business quality and growth.
5. Establish financial accountability and performance management processes across the organization.
6. Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, automation, and reporting efficiency.

1. Risk Management, Compliance, and Governance
2. Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and strategic risks.
3. Maintain effective internal controls and appropriate financial governance frameworks.
4. Oversee tax planning, insurance considerations, regulatory reporting, and financial compliance.
5. Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
6. Support the board and relevant committees with financial reporting, risk assessments, and governance matters.

1. Investor Relations and Strategic Transactions
2. Manage relationships with investors, lenders, shareholders, and other financial stakeholders, as applicable.
3. Prepare financial presentations and performance updates for the board and investors.
4. Lead financial due diligence and evaluation for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
5. Assess investment returns, valuation considerations, and capital allocation alternatives.
6. Support fundraising, refinancing, and other strategic financing initiatives.

1. Leadership and Team Development
2. Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and accounting team.
3. Build a high-performing finance function focused on accuracy, accountability, business partnership, and continuous improvement.
4. Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
5. Promote collaboration across finance, operations, sales, human resources, technology, and other departments.
6. Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA, master's degree in finance, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA, or another relevant professional designation preferred, depending on the company's requirements and jurisdiction.

Professional Experience

• Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, corporate finance, or related functions.
• Significant experience leading a finance organization or major financial function.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash management.
• Proven track record of supporting business growth, improving profitability, and strengthening financial controls.
• Experience working with executive leadership and presenting financial information to a board or equivalent governing body.
• Experience managing audits, compliance requirements, banking relationships, and external financial advisors.
• M&A, fundraising, investor relations, or capital markets experience is advantageous where relevant.