Chief Financial Officer

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