Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organizations 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 organizations 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
• * Bachelors 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