Chief Financial Officer at Prixair

Job Summary

• The Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership for the Group and its subsidiaries.
• The role is responsible for financial planning and analysis, treasury management, budgeting, financial reporting, tax planning, internal controls, risk management, investment analysis, and corporate governance.
• The CFO partners with executive leadership to drive profitability, sustainable growth, and shareholder value while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and implement the Group's financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide financial advice to the CEO, and executive management.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and business expansion initiatives.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive long-term financial sustainability and growth.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting across all subsidiaries.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and strategic targets.
• Prepare financial models and business cases for major projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Present financial performance reports and recommendations to senior management.

Financial Reporting:

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Oversee consolidation of subsidiary financial reports.
• Provide accurate management reports and Board reports.

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Manage Group cash flow and liquidity.
• Develop funding strategies and maintain banking relationships.
• Optimize working capital across the Group.
• Oversee debt management and financing arrangements.
• Monitor foreign exchange and interest rate risks where applicable.

Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls.
• Develop enterprise risk management strategies.
• Ensure effective fraud prevention and financial risk mitigation.
• Oversee internal audit recommendations and corrective actions.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with tax laws and statutory obligations.
• Oversee tax planning to optimize the Group's tax position.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Maintain compliance with corporate governance requirements.

Corporate Finance:

• Lead capital raising initiatives.
• Manage relationships with investors, banks, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Conduct valuation and financial due diligence for acquisitions and investments.
• Support restructuring and corporate finance transactions.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor finance teams across the Group.
• Develop financial talent and succession plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ethics, and continuous improvement.
• Standardize finance policies and procedures across subsidiaries.

Business Performance Management:

• Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Support business units with financial insights for decision-making.
• Drive profitability improvement initiatives.

Governance:

• Support the Board and Audit Committee with financial reporting and governance matters.
• Ensure implementation of finance policies across all entities.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards.

Requirements
Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Financial planning and analysis
• Leadership and people management
• Corporate finance
• Treasury management
• Risk management
• Financial reporting and consolidation
• Tax planning
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Business acumen
• Decision-making
• Communication and presentation skills
• High ethical standards and integrity.