Chief Financial Officer at Alan & Grant

Job Description

• Our client is an innovative real estate development company dedicated to resolving the housing deficit in Africa.

Job Summary

• The Chief Financial Officer provides financial and strategic leadership for company operations, including project financing, investment modelling, property sales revenue, risk management, and compliance.
• The role oversees financial planning for development projects, cost management, funding structures, cash flow optimisation, and long-term organisational profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial modelling.
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, regulatory compliance, and real estate tax frameworks.
• Manage investment analysis, capital structuring, project funding, and cash flow.
• Provide financial insights on property development, land acquisition, and sales performance.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure strong governance and accountability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial due diligence for new developments.
• Develop risk management frameworks and oversee mitigation strategies.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.
• Implement effective cost-control systems and financial performance tracking.
• Drive digital transformation within finance, including automation and financial systems optimisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics
• MBA and ACCA/CIBN/CFA/ICAN required.
• Minimum 10 years in finance leadership, with real estate or investment/asset management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of project financing, feasibility studies, and real estate financial regulations.
• Proven experience managing large budgets, complex portfolios, and risk frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with ERP and financial management systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Dynamics 365).