An exceptional opportunity awaits for an accomplished finance executive to step into the role of Group Chief Financial Officer at a leading diversified group with significant interests in trading, manufacturing, and exporting. As the Group prepares for its next phase of expansion, your expertise will be instrumental in steering the organisation through complex capital market activities, mergers and acquisitions, and robust investor relations.
What you'll do:
As Group Chief Financial Officer you will play an integral part in shaping the future trajectory of a dynamic organisation operating at the forefront of trading, manufacturing, and exporting. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve crafting forward-thinking financial strategies that underpin business objectives while maintaining rigorous oversight of all fiscal operations. You will be entrusted with building enduring relationships with investors and key partners through open communication about company performance and vision. In addition to leading complex M&A transactions from inception through integration, you will spearhead preparations for potential IPOs by ensuring robust governance structures are in place. Your guidance will extend across budgeting processes, risk management frameworks, tax planning initiatives, treasury functions, and compliance with global accounting standards. By nurturing talent within finance teams across subsidiaries you will help build a resilient organisation ready for future challenges. Success in this role requires not only technical acumen but also an ability to inspire confidence among stakeholders through ethical leadership.
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the Group’s business objectives to ensure sustainable profitability and long-term success.
- Cultivate strong relationships with current and prospective investors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders by providing transparent communication regarding performance, outlook, and strategic direction.
- Oversee all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, including deal structuring, due diligence processes, integration planning, and execution to support business growth.
- Drive the Group’s IPO readiness by ensuring that all financial reporting systems, governance frameworks, compliance protocols, and corporate structures meet regulatory requirements and investor expectations.
- Direct group-level financial planning activities such as budgeting, forecasting, tax planning, treasury management, risk assessment, and internal controls to maintain operational excellence.
- Ensure adherence to both local and international accounting standards while upholding best practices in corporate governance across all subsidiaries.
- Mentor and develop finance teams throughout the organisation by fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and future-readiness.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership to provide insights that inform strategic decision-making on capital allocation and resource optimisation.
- Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to proactively manage risks and identify new opportunities for value creation within the Group.
- Champion ethical conduct and transparency in all financial dealings to reinforce trust among stakeholders.
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics is required; advanced qualifications such as MBA, CPA, ACCA or CFA are highly desirable for this senior executive position.
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles with a minimum of 5 years serving as Group CFO or Finance Director within trading/manufacturing/exporting industries is essential.
- Demonstrated success managing complex M&A transactions including fundraising activities as well as hands-on involvement in IPO preparation or execution is critical.
- Proven ability to build rapport with investors while effectively communicating strategic goals to multinational stakeholders is necessary for this role.
- Comprehensive understanding of international accounting standards coupled with deep knowledge of corporate governance principles is expected from candidates at this level.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills combined with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities are vital for influencing outcomes at board level meetings.
- Strategic thinking capabilities paired with sound judgement enable you to navigate evolving market conditions while identifying new avenues for growth.
- Experience overseeing large-scale financial operations including budgeting processes tax planning treasury management risk assessment internal controls is required.
- A track record of mentoring diverse finance teams fostering collaboration knowledge sharing continuous improvement aligns well with organisational values.
What sets this company apart:
Joining this organisation as Group Chief Financial Officer means stepping into a truly influential role where your contributions directly shape the company’s future direction. The leadership team is dedicated not just to achieving commercial success but also creating positive impact within communities it serves regionally globally. With access to high-impact projects such as IPO preparation M&A activity regional expansion plus generous performance-based incentives this is an unparalleled opportunity for those seeking both challenge fulfilment in their next career move.
What's next:
If you are ready to take on a transformative leadership role where your expertise can drive meaningful change we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity further.
Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career-defining chapter awaits!
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