We have bene retained by a manufacturing and retail group to assist in the search and selection of applicants to be considered for the role of Group CFO to be based at Head Office.
Reporting to the Group CEO, this position exists to manage, control, and oversee all the financial aspects of the organization inter alia financial planning, funding, budgeting, cost control and reporting as well as coordinating activities of the Divisions and Departments in line with the Group’s grand strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial strategy and planning, monitoring, management, and reporting, including development and implementation of policies, financial controls framework, systems, and processes.
- Reporting and accounting in accordance with relevant International Financial Reporting Standards, and local regulatory framework.
- Provide budgeting guidance to business leaders and ensure the budgeting process meets the overall business plan and strategy.
- Preparation and presentation of Budgets, including ongoing budget monitoring and control.
- Recommend appropriate changes on policies and procedures for internal controls and in compliance with international accounting standards, legal and regulatory framework, good corporate governance, and industry best practices.
- Presentation of credible financials and other related reports to the Board of Directors and related internal and external stakeholders
- Overall responsibilities for cash flow management and working capital resourcing.
- Assistance in corporate level negotiations and dealings with major suppliers and regulatory bodies.
- Support the GCEO and Executive Committee (EXCO) members in high level decision making on strategic issues pertaining to finance and other long-term investment initiatives.
- In co-ordination with the GCEO and other EXCO members, contribute to designing and implementation of strategic measures aimed at preserving company’s assets, driving growth and profitability, as well as managing financial risks.
- Integrate closely with all aspects of business development, including meeting with potential investors and presenting business/investment proposals to the same.
- Oversee Group audits.
- Provide leadership, training, and supervision of Finance Department staff.
Person Specification & Competency Framework
This is a demanding EXCO role that seeks a dynamic person capable of handling diverse business units which include Retail, Manufacturing and Financial Services.
The role will suit someone with the following competency framework;-
- A Chartered Accountant with over 5 years post qualification experience with a proven track record at a senior level in a business environment.
- An analytic, decisive problem solver
- Competency in Strategic Financial Management
The company offers a negotiable comprehensive package which is also driven by incentives among other benefits.