Technical Assistant to the CFO

Job Description

The Technical Assistant to the CFO provides analytical, reporting, and strategic support to the Group CFO, enabling focus on capital, risk, funding, and performance.

Key responsibilities include reviewing Group financial statements, management accounts, and performance reports for completeness and accuracy; identifying financial trends, risks, and variances; preparing executive briefing notes; supporting investment appraisals, CAPEX evaluations, and ROI analysis; coordinating preparation of monthly Group performance packs; preparing Board and investor presentations; tracking KPIs across subsidiaries; strengthening reporting templates and dashboards; ensuring data integrity; and liaising with Finance teams across the Group.

The role also supports treasury oversight by monitoring cash position, liquidity forecasts, debt obligations, FX exposure, and loan covenants. It assists with enterprise risk management, maintaining the risk register, and following up on mitigation plans. Additional responsibilities include developing business case models, reviewing financial assumptions for strategic projects, conducting scenario and sensitivity analyses, and assisting with funding documentation and lender requests.

The role coordinates the CFO’s office by tracking finance transformation initiatives, following up on action points from leadership meetings, supporting cross‑subsidiary alignment, and acting as liaison between the CFO and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  
• ACA/ACCA or actively pursuing CFA
  
• 5–8 years experience in financial analysis or strategic finance
  
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
  
• Experience with Board reporting and executive presentations is a strong advantage
  
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention to detail
  
• Strong business judgment and ability to manage confidential information
  
• Ability to summarize complex issues clearly and concisely
  
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities