Chief Finance Officer

• Develop and execute the organisation's financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and growth ambitions.
  
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board to support informed decision-making.
  
• Lead the annual budgeting process, long-term financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities.
  
• Drive initiatives that enhance profitability, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable business growth.
  
• Monitor organisational performance against strategic and financial targets, identifying opportunities and risks.
  
• Lead fundraising initiatives, including debt financing, equity investments, structured finance transactions, and other capital-raising activities.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, commercial banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and other funding partners.
  
• Develop robust financial models, investment memoranda, and investor presentations to support funding initiatives.
  
• Evaluate financing alternatives and recommend optimal capital structures to support the organisation's strategic objectives.
  
• Negotiate financing arrangements, loan agreements, and investment terms on behalf of the organization.
  
• Manage the organisation's capital allocation strategy to maximize returns and maintain financial flexibility.
  
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely, and insightful financial statements and management reports.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
  
• Provide oversight of treasury operations, including cash flow management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimisation.
  
• Establish, strengthen, and monitor financial controls and governance frameworks to safeguard organisational assets.
  
• Drive process improvements and the adoption of best practices across the finance function.
  
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and strategic risks affecting the organisation.
  
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations, corporate regulations, and industry-specific requirements.
  
• Oversee internal and external audit processes and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
  
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and controls that strengthen financial governance and accountability.
  
• Provide financial leadership and analytical support for strategic initiatives, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and expansion opportunities.
  
• Conduct financial due diligence and evaluate the commercial viability of new business opportunities.
  
• Develop business cases and financial models to support investment decisions and growth initiatives.
  
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial guidance on key commercial and operational matters.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting teams to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.
  
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives within the finance function.
  
• Ensure the finance team has the appropriate structure, resources, and competencies to support business objectives.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
  
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
  
• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is an advantage.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of management or senior leadership experience.
  
• Demonstrated experience leading fundraising and capital-raising initiatives.
  
• Proven track record of securing debt, equity, institutional funding, or strategic investments.
  
• Experience in aviation, transportation, logistics, infrastructure, financial services, or other capital-intensive industries is an advantage.