Chief Financial Officer at VURIN Group

Job Description

Strategic Financial Planning & Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and internal controls aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to align financial planning with long-term organizational goals.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare high-impact presentations and proposals to investors and financiers for capital raising efforts.
• Evaluate and structure bankable investment projects, including due diligence and financial modelling.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Coordinate the annual budget preparation process, compiling inputs, analyzing variances, and ensuring board alignment.
• Develop and implement cost control/management strategies to ensure optimal use of financial resources.

Cash flow & Financial Analysis

• Monitor and manage company’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments on projects and company performance using KPIs and models.
• Analyze financial data to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure full compliance with tax laws and regulatory requirements, managing relationships with auditors and consultants.
• Present and manage tax strategies to ensure minimal exposure on all statutory remittances.

Team Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to the finance and accounting team to ensure high performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including audit facilitation and management of fixed assets and inventory.
• Maintain a robust system of accounting controls and improve reporting systems and templates for business intelligence.

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum BSc/BA
• Certified Financial Analyst
• MBA or MSc (Added Advantage)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ICAN, ACCA or CFA).
• Advanced degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in financial advisory, corporate finance, project finance or private equity
• Extensive experience in financial leadership roles (e.g., CFO or senior finance positions).
• Strong understanding of financial planning, capital management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and collaborate across departments.
• Expertise in financial software and tools for efficient operations.
• Exceptional communication skills for presenting to stakeholders and boards.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, or international finance, equity and debt restructuring and raises.

Knowledge and Proficiency in:

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Financial modelling and in-depth financial analysis
• Project finance and investment structuring
• ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
• Confidential data handling and sound financial judgment