Job Description
Our Client
Our client is a prominent organization with a diverse portfolio of businesses, spanning industries such as automotive, real estate, property management, and luxury retail. They are seeking a seasoned financial leader to join their executive management team as the Group Chief Financial Officer.
Your Role
As a pivotal member of the executive leadership team, the Group CFO will report directly to the Chairman, driving the financial strategy and operational efficiency of the organization. This role demands a visionary financial strategist who can provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and risk management while supporting the organization’s long-term growth. You need to be both operationally and strategically strong as the role needs to drive the financial maturity in the organization as well.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and continuously evaluate short- and long-term strategic financial objectives.
- Provide recommendations to enhance financial performance and explore new business opportunities.
- Operational Excellence
- Oversee all finance and accounting operations across the group’s business units.
- Implement and maintain a comprehensive job costing system to ensure profitability and transparency.
- Establish robust internal controls to ensure compliance with financial reporting regulations.
- Performance Management
- Deliver accurate and timely analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.
- Drive business performance through cost management, financial analysis, and adherence to deadlines.
- Collaboration and Advisory
- Build strong relationships with senior executives to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
- Provide insights on the financial implications of business activities to guide decision-making.
- Risk and Compliance Management
- Ensure adherence to local laws and international financial reporting standards.
- Manage processes related to financial forecasting, consolidation, and reporting.
Must Have
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- MBA or CPA designation highly desirable.
- Experience
- At least 20+ years in progressive financial leadership roles, ideally within automotive, real estate, property management, or luxury retail industries.
- Proven experience in leading finance functions for a multi-divisional organization.
- Skills and Attributes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working in a culturally diverse environment.
- Exceptional leadership with the ability to oversee and drive multiple projects regionally and internationally.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a results-driven mindset.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial leader to shape the financial future of a dynamic and diverse organization while working closely with an accomplished executive team.
Next Steps: Upload your resume via our ATS platform and ensure all form details are complete. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5-7 working days for a more detailed discussion about the role. Please note, due to high application volumes, we will only respond to shortlisted profiles.