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.