Chief Financial Officer - Professional Services
The group also has interests in Advisory Services, including Stress Resolution Advisory, Asset Reconstruction and Agricultural Ventures. Chief Financial Officer - Professional Services
Description
Position Overview:
The CFO will lead the firm's finance function and be responsible for financial strategy, FP&A, profitability, cash flow, billing & collections, taxation, compliance, financial controls, MIS and partner reporting.
The ideal candidate should have experience in professional services, preferably with a law firm, Big 4, consulting or accounting firm or partnership-led organisation, and should be comfortable working closely with Partners and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial strategy, FP&A, budgeting and forecasting.
- Drive profitability, cash flow, working capital and cost optimisation.
- Oversee billing, collections, WIP and revenue management.
- Manage treasury, banking, taxation and statutory compliance.
- Strengthen financial controls, governance and MIS reporting.
- Provide strategic financial insights to Partners and senior leadership.
- Lead and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
Candidate Profile:
- CA preferred or MBA Finance.
- Relevant experience with senior finance leadership exposure.
- Strong knowledge of FP&A, taxation, financial reporting, billing, collections and profitability.
- Professional services experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, analytical, commercial and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional maturity.