Group CFO (Manufacturing)

• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
  
• Manage the quarterly and annual financial close processes across multiple subsidiaries and business units.
  
• Analyze and provide detailed explanations of group-wide financial results, highlighting any variances from budgets and forecasts.
  
• Coordinate the inter-company reconciliations, eliminating inter-company transactions and ensuring accuracy.
  

• Understand and evaluate the manufacturing cost structure, analyzing the cost of goods sold (COGS), direct and indirect costs, and overhead allocation.
  
• Collaborate with the operations and production teams to ensure accurate costing of products and services.
  
• Implement and manage cost accounting systems that track and allocate costs efficiently across different manufacturing units.
  
• Drive improvements in manufacturing cost efficiency through process optimization and strategic recommendations.
  

• Lead and support the implementation of new financial systems or upgrades to existing ERP/accounting systems.
  
• Work closely with IT and other departments to ensure smooth system integration and alignment with business processes.
  
• Provide guidance and training to finance and accounting teams on system use and best practices.
  
• Ensure financial data flows seamlessly through the organization’s systems, from production to financial reporting.
  

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the group.
  
• Support strategic decision-making by providing detailed financial analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and scenario modeling.
  
• Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend corrective actions where needed.
  

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements across all jurisdictions in which the company operates.
  
• Prepare board-level reports, presenting financial insights, risks, and opportunities for the business.
  
• Oversee external audits, liaising with auditors to ensure timely and smooth audits.
  

• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring ongoing training and development.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
  

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior financial management or controller role.
  
• Proven experience in group financial consolidation, particularly in a multi-entity environment.
  
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Demonstrable experience with ERP and financial systems implementation. Familiarity with systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage.
  
• Previous experience with system upgrades and process automation is desirable.
  

• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling expertise.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
  
• Familiarity with financial planning software and data visualization tools.
  

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.