Chief Financial Officer

Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Industry: Banking Financial Services Insurance Investment

Job Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Board of Directors

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for managing the organizations financial strategy planning and operations. This role oversees financial performance reporting risk management and capital allocation ensuring the organizations financial health and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The CFO works closely with the CEO and executive leadership to drive business growth optimize profitability and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives

Support long-term strategic planning investment decisions and business expansion

Provide financial insights to guide executive decision-making

Oversee capital structure management and funding strategies

2. Financial Operations & Reporting

Manage accounting treasury budgeting and financial reporting functions

Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and management reports

Monitor and analyze key financial metrics including ROE ROA and liquidity ratios

Oversee forecasting scenario planning and variance analysis

3. Risk Management & Compliance

Oversee enterprise risk management including credit market liquidity and operational risks

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and reporting requirements (central bank securities regulator insurance authority)

Collaborate with internal audit compliance and risk teams

Maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks

4. Financial Performance & Profitability

Drive cost management operational efficiency and profitability

Evaluate business performance and ROI of investments projects and acquisitions

Optimize capital allocation and working capital management

Support mergers acquisitions and strategic partnerships

5. Leadership & Team Management

Lead and mentor finance and accounting teams

Promote a high-performance collaborative finance culture

Oversee succession planning talent development and workforce strategy

Foster cross-functional collaboration with other business units

6. Stakeholder Management

Serve as primary liaison with investors auditors regulators and banks

Communicate financial performance forecasts and strategy to Board and executive leadership

Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including rating agencies auditors and financial institutions

Key Requirements

Education

Masters degree in Finance Accounting Economics or Business Administration (MBA preferred)

Professional certifications such as CFA CPA or ACCA are highly desirable

Experience

1218 years of experience in financial leadership roles within banking financial services insurance or investment sectors

Proven experience as CFO Finance Director VP of Finance or equivalent

Strong track record in financial planning reporting risk management and strategic decision-making

Skills & Competencies

Strategic financial planning and analytical skills

Strong knowledge of banking insurance investment and regulatory frameworks

Risk management and compliance expertise

Leadership and people management

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Decision-making and problem-solving ability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Financial performance (profitability ROE ROA cost-to-income ratio)

Budget adherence and forecasting accuracy

Compliance and audit results

Capital allocation efficiency

Risk mitigation and internal controls

Stakeholder satisfaction

Preferred Attributes

Experience in digital finance fintech or automation initiatives

Exposure to multinational or complex financial institutions

Strong network with regulators investors and financial partners

Ability to provide strategic insights for business growth in a highly regulated environment

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive executive salary

Performance-based incentives

Long-term incentives (equity stock options where applicable)

Executive benefits and allowances