GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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We are seeking an accomplished Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across a diversified group of independently operated businesses. Working closely with the Group CEO Board and subsidiary leadership teams the Group CFO will lead the Groups financial strategy capital allocation fundraising and investment agenda. The role will assess the financial implications of growth and investment opportunities determine appropriate funding structure and lead the sourcing of capital required to support the Groups ambitions.
Group Financial Strategy & Capital Allocation Develop and drive the Groups overall financial strategy in alignment with its growth and investment objectives Lead the Groups financial strategy in support of its growth and investment objectives. Advise the Group CEO and Board on capital requirements capital allocation and long-term financial priorities. Assess the financial and strategic implications of expansion into new sectors markets businesses and investments. Determine appropriate financing structures and capital mixes across debt equity internally generated funds and other funding sources. Evaluate capital deployment and returns across the Groups portfolio of businesses and investments. Corporate Finance Fundraising & Investment Lead the Groups fundraising agenda from determining capital requirements and funding strategy through investor and lender engagement structuring negotiation and transaction execution. Lead corporate finance activities including acquisitions disposals refinancing restructuring and other strategic transactions. Evaluate investment opportunities business cases valuations financial models and transaction structures including oversight of relevant due diligence. Build and manage relationships with banks institutional investors private equity firms investment banks and other capital providers and advisers. Identify opportunities to unlock value across the Groups existing portfolio and support the evaluation of new ventures and investments. Group Financial Performance & Operations Provide financial oversight across the Groups subsidiary businesses while recognising their independent operating structures. Establish appropriate Group-level financial reporting performance management and planning frameworks. Review business performance profitability cash generation working capital liquidity and financial sustainability across the portfolio. Partner with subsidiary leadership teams to strengthen financial performance financial discipline and commercial decision-making. Maintain visibility over Group-wide cash requirements and ensure appropriate treasury liquidity and contingency planning. Financial Governance Risk & Controls Provide strategic oversight of financial governance controls and risk management across the Group. Ensure appropriate financial policies controls and reporting standards are established and consistently applied. Identify and manage material financial investment liquidity and transaction risks. Oversee relevant tax regulatory and financial compliance matters working with internal and external advisers as required. Board Investor & External Stakeholder Engagement Provide the Group CEO and Board with clear financial investment and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Prepare and present financial and investment analyses to the Board and relevant committees. Represent the Group in senior-level discussions with investors lenders financial institutions advisers and other strategic stakeholders. Maintain strong relationships and networks across the financial and investment ecosystem and leverage these relationships to support the Groups funding and strategic objectives. |
Education & Professional Qualifications Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related discipline. Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA ACA ACCA or equivalent is preferred. An MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
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Experience & Professional Background Significant senior-level experience spanning corporate finance investment fundraising and operational finance. Demonstrable track record of raising and structuring capital including engagement and negotiation with investors lenders and other capital providers. Strong experience in corporate finance and investment activities including financial modelling valuation M&A and/or other strategic transactions. Strong operational finance experience including financial planning performance management cash flow budgeting treasury and business partnering. Experience providing financial and strategic advice at Board and executive level. Experience operating across multiple businesses subsidiaries or a diversified Group environment would be advantageous. Strong professional pedigree including experience within reputable and recognised organisations.
Required Education:
Education & Professional Qualifications Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related discipline. Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA ACA ACCA or equivalent is preferred. An MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
