The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a vital member of the executive leadership team responsible for the overall financial health and strategic direction of the company. This role demands a highly experienced and strategic financial leader with demonstrated success in fundraising, financial planning, and execution, ideally including IPO experience. The CFO will play a key role in driving growth and achieving the company's long-term financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

- Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead the companys debt fundraising efforts and support equity financing initiatives, targeting a total capital raise of $400M over the next three years.

- Manage investor and financial institution relationships and oversee due diligence processes.

- Debt Financing: Take primary responsibility (90%) for managing over $200M in debt financing across corporate, country-level, and local currency instruments.

- Currency Risk Mitigation: Manage and mitigate currency risks related to operations in multiple countries.

- IPO Readiness & Execution: Lead and manage all efforts related to preparing for and executing an Initial Public Offering if appropriate.

- International Financial Operations & Controls: Oversee global financial operations including accounting, treasury, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management to ensure

compliance with all regulatory and accounting standards.

- Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute the financial strategy, long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and detailed financial reporting. Provide strategic insights to the CEO and Board.

- Mergers & Acquisitions: Evaluate, recommend, and execute potential M&A and strategic investments.

- Team Leadership & Development: Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver timely, accurate financial reports and analyses, identifying opportunities for operational improvements.

- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure stability and sustainability.

Requirements:

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification mandatory. Equivalent international certifications such as CPA or ACCA are highly desirable.

- Experience: 15-20 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior management roles.

- Fundraising Expertise: Proven track record raising $100-200 million via debt and equity, including managing due diligence.

- IPO Experience: Successful experience in preparing and executing an IPO as well as managing ongoing public company reporting.

- Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business goals into actionable financial strategy.

- Financial Acumen: Deep knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and reporting frameworks.

- Leadership Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.

- Industry Experience: Experience in the energy sector preferred; relevant experience in other sectors will be considered.

- International Exposure: Experience working with international operations and multi-country financial management is desirable.