CFO (Chief Financial Officer) - F&B

Job Purpose

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Management

• Develop
  and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
  
• Advise
  CEO, Executive Committee, and Board on financial and commercial matters.
  
• Lead
  capital management and financial planning to support sustainable growth.
  
• Evaluate
  investments and major initiatives to ensure sound decisions.
  
• Foster
  a culture of accountability and value creation.
  

2. Financial Planning, Performance & Reporting

• Lead
  budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning.
  
• Oversee
  accurate and timely financial reporting.
  
• Monitor
  performance against targets and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Drive
  scenario planning and business modelling.
  
• Manage
  cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
  
• Safeguard
  integrity of financial information for decision‑making.
  

3. Commercial Performance & Cost Management

• Partner
  with business leaders to drive revenue growth and profitability.
  
• Identify
  opportunities to improve margins, productivity, and ROI.
  
• Lead
  cost optimisation initiatives.
  
• Evaluate
  business cases and expansion opportunities.
  
• Provide
  insights on key drivers to support timely action.
  

4. Supply Chain & Procurement Management

• Oversee
  supply chain and procurement for efficiency and reliability.
  
• Implement
  strategies aligned with business and financial objectives.
  
• Optimise
  procurement costs, supplier performance, and inventory.
  
• Strengthen
  supplier governance and risk management.
  
• Enhance
  supply chain efficiency, cost, quality, and service levels.
  

5. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure
  compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and tax requirements.
  
• Maintain
  effective internal controls to safeguard assets.
  
• Oversee
  audit processes and resolve findings.
  
• Identify
  and mitigate financial and operational risks.
  
• Promote
  integrity, accountability, and compliance culture.
  

• Partner
  with CEO and Executive Committee on strategic matters.
  
• Provide
  financial updates and recommendations to the Board.
  
• Manage
  relationships with shareholders, banks, auditors, regulators, and
  advisors.
  
• Represent
  the organisation in external financial and commercial matters.
  
• Build
  strong cross‑functional partnerships across business functions.
  

7. Finance Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead
  and develop a high‑performing Finance team.
  
• Build
  strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
  
• Set
  clear performance expectations and development plans.
  
• Develop
  succession plans and strengthen leadership pipeline.
  
• Foster
  continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
  

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
  
• Professional
  qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).
  
• MBA or
  advanced professional certification (preferred)
  
  
  

Requirement:

• 10–15
  years in Finance, with 5+ years in senior leadership (CFO/Finance Director
  level).
  
• Expertise
  in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
  
• Strong
  knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, audit, controls, and risk
  management.
  
• Experience
  in cash flow, capital management, and financial planning.
  
• Proven
  ability to advise senior management and support decision‑making.
  
• Track
  record in cost optimisation and profitability improvement.
  
• Experience
  building and leading high‑performing teams.