Chief Financial Officer

Job Description:

Role & responsibilities:

- Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide actionable insights to guide executive decision-making and drive business growth.

- High Performing Finance Team: Ensure the Finance department is staffed with people who have the capability to be part of a high performing team.

- Financial Reporting Excellence: Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports, including variance analysis and performance dashboards.

- Process Automation: Lead initiatives to automate and streamline financial functions using SAP BI and other tools.

- Risk and Compliance Management: Maintain robust financial controls and ensure finance related regulatory compliance across the organisation.

- Cross-Functional Support: Promote financial understanding and accountability across departments to enhance performance and alignment.

Preferred candidate profile:

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

- MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

- Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, or CFA are highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

- Expertise in SAP BI and other advanced financial systems.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and data analysis.

- Working knowledge of global financial regulations and tax laws.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders, C-suite executives, board members, and cross-functional teams.

Soft Skills:

- Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to drive financial performance.

- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.

- Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement.