Interim Chief Financial Officer

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Job Purpose/Summary:

The Interim CFO is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, ensuring financial stability and driving financial strategy during a transitional period. This role involves managing company finances, including financial planning, risk management, record-keeping, and financial reporting, while providing leadership to the finance team and supporting the overall business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the financial strategy of the organization in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, board, and senior leadership.
• Manage financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of financial budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to monitor performance, identify trends, and suggest areas for improvement.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity.

Financial Operations:

• Oversee the accounting, treasury, tax, and audit functions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through appropriate control measures.
• Oversee the development of financial systems and policies that enhance the company's risk management framework.
• Ensure that internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
• Drive change management and process improvements within the finance function.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, banks, investors).
• Act as the primary financial spokesperson for the organization and represent financial interests at board meetings.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure that the company complies with all applicable financial regulations, laws, and internal policies.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors and coordinate audit activities.
• Oversee tax strategy and ensure compliance with tax laws and filing requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) required.
• MBA or advanced financial qualification (desirable but not essential).

Experience:

• Significant experience as a CFO or senior financial leader, preferably in a similar industry or interim capacity.
• Strong track record of leading finance teams and driving financial strategy in a transitional or growth environment.
• Experience in managing financial restructuring, M&A, or business transformation projects (desirable).
• Solid knowledge of financial systems, ERP systems, and related software.