Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Group Finance Leader

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer will lead all financial activities across the group, providing strategic advice to the General Managing Director and Board. This senior executive role is responsible for shaping the financial direction of the organization and ensuring alignment with the group’s long‑term objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Direct overall financial operations, including consolidation, budgeting, and cash‑flow management.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis, cost allocation, and profitability assessments.
• Participate in senior management’s strategic planning and set guidelines for annual and periodic budgets.
• Oversee risk management, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain finance IT systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting and record‑keeping.
• Manage capital expenditure, working capital, and financing arrangements with banks.
• Coordinate with external bodies such as tax authorities, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership, preferably within a diversified group.
• Proven ability to drive financial strategy, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to advise the Board and senior management.

Required skills

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Budgeting and cost allocation
• Risk management and internal controls
• Finance IT system implementation
• Capital budgeting and cash‑flow management