Chief Finance Officer at The People Practice

Our client, a diversified business group is looking to hire a Chief Finance Officer who will be responsible for managing the financial activities of the Group, focusing on maximizing profitability, managing risks, and ensuring the Group’s financial stability. This role involves financial planning, analysis, and capital management.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with the organization\'s strategic goals.
• Oversight, development and management of the organization\'s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Management of the company\'s cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity and optimization of cash utilization.
• Identification, assessment and management of financial risks, including credit risk, currency risk, and interest rate risk.
• Compliance with all tax regulations and optimization of the company\'s tax position.
• Management of the organization capital structure including periodic lead of capital raise initiatives to ensure optimal mix of debt and equity financing.
• Supervision of the organization’s investment programmes to ensure that investment plans are aligned with the company\'s financial goals. 
• Monitoring and analysis of the company\'s financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations.
• Leadership and management of the organization’s finance and accounting team to ensure that team members have the necessary skills and resources to perform their duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be a chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA, with at least a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience).
• Proven experience in management accounting and corporate finance in reputable private sector organizations.
• Background in the manufacturing and FMCG sectors will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting tools.

Must have skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex financial projects.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.