Chief Financial Officer at 7Eleven Consultancy Services

Job Description

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the organization’s financial operations within a dynamic media and entertainment environment.
• The role is responsible for driving financial strategy, managing financial risks, ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance, optimizing revenue streams, supporting content production and investment decisions, and sustaining long-term financial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, treasury, and financial controls.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual) in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead financial planning, long-term forecasting, and financial modeling to support content production, new projects, product launches, and expansion initiatives.
• Manage the company’s capital structure, liquidity, and banking relationships to support operational and investment needs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and market risks inherent in media and entertainment operations.
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure full compliance with tax, legislative, and statutory obligations.
• Optimize revenue generation, cost control, and profitability across all business units, productions, and projects.
• Provide financial analysis to assess the viability of new and existing projects, programmes, and partnerships.
• Draft, implement, and enforce financial policies, operating procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage corporate financing activities, including funding rounds, investments, and strategic financing arrangements.
• Ensure efficient tax planning and identify lawful opportunities to minimize tax exposure.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, promoting high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary financial liaison with investors, auditors, regulators, banks, and other external stakeholders.
• Produce management reports and financial insights to support executive decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA is required; a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• 10–12 years’ relevant experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Prior experience in media, entertainment, investment-driven, or project-based organizations is a strong advantage.