Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organization's overall financial strategy, capital allocation, investment planning, and financial governance. The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving financial growth, maximizing profitability, ensuring financial sustainability, and supporting business expansion through data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership, corporate finance, strategic planning, treasury management, fundraising, and business growth. The CFO will oversee all financial functions while acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on financial and investment matters.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
* Develop and execute the organization's long-term financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
* Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on all financial and commercial decisions. * Evaluate business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives from a financial perspective.
* Lead financial planning to support sustainable growth, profitability, and shareholder value. Capital Allocation & Investment Management
* Oversee capital allocation and investment decisions to maximize returns and optimize business performance.
* Evaluate and approve major expenditures, investments, and resource allocation across departments.
* Assess investment opportunities, business acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic ventures.
* Monitor return on investment (ROI) and financial performance of key business initiatives.
Financial Planning & Performance Management
* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
* Monitor organizational financial performance and establish financial KPIs across business units.
* Drive profitability improvement initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
* Present financial insights, business forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Treasury & Cash Flow Management
* Manage corporate treasury functions, liquidity planning, working capital, and cash flow optimization.
* Ensure adequate capital availability to support operational and expansion requirements.
* Oversee banking relationships, financing arrangements, and debt management strategies. Risk Management & Governance
* Identify financial, operational, and market risks and implement mitigation strategies.
* Establish robust internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, tax, and financial reporting requirements.
* Oversee enterprise risk management and business continuity planning. Financial Reporting & Stakeholder Management
* Oversee preparation of financial statements, management reports, board reports, and investor presentations.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance and key business metrics.
* Manage relationships with auditors, financial institutions, investors, regulatory authorities, and external advisors.
* Support fundraising, investor relations, and strategic financing activities.
Team Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, accounts, taxation, treasury, and compliance teams.
* Build a high-performance finance function that supports organizational growth and operational excellence.
* Foster a culture of accountability, financial discipline, and data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
* CA, CPA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
* 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior management or executive-level roles.
* Proven experience in financial strategy, corporate finance, treasury management, investment evaluation, and business growth planning.
* Strong understanding of financial modeling, capital management, fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and risk management.
* Experience working directly with CEOs, investors, board members, and senior leadership teams.
* Excellent leadership, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Preferred Skills
* Corporate Finance & Financial Strategy
* Capital Allocation & Investment Management
* Treasury & Cash Flow Optimization
* Business Valuation & Financial Modeling
* Fundraising & Investor Relations
* Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
* Enterprise Risk Management
* Financial Governance & Compliance
* Profitability & Growth Strategy
* Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Management
* Board Reporting & Strategic Decision-Making
* Organizational Scaling & Expansion Planning
