Chief Financial Officer

Confidential Company

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Job Title

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department

Finance

Reports To

Managing Director (MD)

Purpose of the Role

To provide financial leadership and strategic support to the business by ensuring strong financial planning, control, reporting, governance, and compliance. The CFO will oversee all financial operations, support decision-making, drive business growth, and safeguard the organization's financial health.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Performance Management

Key Duties

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Monitor business performance against budgets, targets, and defined financial objectives.

• Develop financial reports and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Evaluate business cases, investments, and pricing decisions to drive profitability and value creation across the business.

2. Finance Operations & Systems

Key Duties

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and ensure efficient financial processes and systems.

• Safeguard company assets through robust internal controls and financial governance frameworks.

• Ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and reliable.

3. Financial Reporting & Compliance

Key Duties

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations.

• Oversee high-level coordination of internal and external audits.

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and governance standards.

4. Tax & Regulatory Management

Key Duties

• Design and implement tax-efficient management systems to support business objectives.

• Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulatory requirements.

• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors when required.

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business.

5. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Key Duties

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.

• Oversee banking relationships and funding requirements.

• Develop and implement financial structures and financing strategies.

• Monitor financial risks and ensure effective treasury management.

6. Leadership & Team Performance

Key Duties

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic financial guidance to business leaders and management teams.

• Participate as a key member of the executive leadership team.

• Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives through financial insight and analysis.

Key Competencies

Core Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Commercial Acumen

• People Management

• Communication & Influence

• Decision Making & Problem Solving

Functional Competencies

• Financial Strategy & Planning

• Financial Reporting & Control

• Treasury & Capital Management

• Financial Risk & Compliance

• Finance Business Partnering

Personal Values

• Teamwork

• Integrity

• Innovation

• Customer Focus

• Accountability

Person Specification