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  Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives
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  Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board
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  Lead long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and capital allocation
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  Support business growth, including new plant investments and market expansion

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  Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
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  Drive profitability analysis by product line, plant, and geography
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  Implement KPI dashboards (e.g., margin, yield, inventory turnover)
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  Enhance financial visibility across operations

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  Lead cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
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  Monitor production costs, labour efficiency, and overhead absorption
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  Partner with operations on:
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  Plant performance improvement
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  Lean manufacturing initiatives
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  Inventory optimization and working capital management
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  Evaluate capex investments (machinery, automation, expansion)

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  Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships
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  Optimize working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)
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  Oversee funding strategies, including debt structuring and refinancing
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  Manage FX exposure and commodity price risks

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  Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
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  Oversee compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS / MFRS)
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  Manage audit processes (internal & external)
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  Maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks

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  Identify financial and operational risks across the business
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  Implement robust internal control systems
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  Oversee insurance, compliance, and regulatory requirements
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  Ensure adherence to tax and statutory obligations

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  Lead evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities
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  Conduct financial due diligence and valuation analysis
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  Structure deals, funding, and post-merger integration
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  Manage relationships with investors, banks, and advisors

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  Lead and develop the finance team across HQ and plant locations
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  Build strong finance business partnering capabilities
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  Drive digital transformation (ERP, automation, data analytics)
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  Foster a performance-driven and accountable culture

Requirements

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  Education & Professional Qualifications
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  Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
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  Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred
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  MBA is an added advantage
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  15+ years of progressive finance experience
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  Proven experience as CFO / Finance Director or senior finance leader
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  Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environment
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  Experience managing multi-plant operations
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  Exposure to M&A, fundraising, or corporate finance is highly preferred