CFO (Chief Financial Officer) - F&B

Job Purpose

Provide strategic leadership and stewardship of the organisation’s financial and commercial performance, covering Finance, FP&A, and Supply Chain. The CFO ensures financial sustainability, profitability, liquidity, and effective resource allocation, while delivering strategic insights to support business decisions and long‑term growth. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board, the CFO shapes business strategy, drives financial and operational performance, strengthens governance and risk management, and optimises financial and supply chain resources.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Management

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
  
• Advise CEO, Executive Committee, and Board on financial and commercial matters.
  
• Lead capital management and financial planning to support sustainable growth.
  
• Evaluate investments and major initiatives to ensure sound decisions.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability and value creation.
  

2. Financial Planning, Performance & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning.
  
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting.
  
• Monitor performance against targets and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Drive scenario planning and business modelling.
  
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
  
• Safeguard integrity of financial information for decision‑making.
  

3. Commercial Performance & Cost Management

• Partner with business leaders to drive revenue growth and profitability.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, productivity, and ROI.
  
• Lead cost optimisation initiatives.
  
• Evaluate business cases and expansion opportunities.
  
• Provide insights on key drivers to support timely action.
  

4. Supply Chain & Procurement Management

• Oversee supply chain and procurement for efficiency and reliability.
  
• Implement strategies aligned with business and financial objectives.
  
• Optimise procurement costs, supplier performance, and inventory.
  
• Strengthen supplier governance and risk management.
  
• Enhance supply chain efficiency, cost, quality, and service levels.
  

5. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and tax requirements.
  
• Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets.
  
• Oversee audit processes and resolve findings.
  
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
  
• Promote integrity, accountability, and compliance culture.
  

6. Board, Executive & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with CEO and Executive Committee on strategic matters.
  
• Provide financial updates and recommendations to the Board.
  
• Manage relationships with shareholders, banks, auditors, regulators, and advisors.
  
• Represent the organisation in external financial and commercial matters.
  
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships across business functions.
  

7. Finance Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop a high‑performing Finance team.
  
• Build strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
  
• Set clear performance expectations and development plans.
  
• Develop succession plans and strengthen leadership pipeline.
  
• Foster continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
  

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
  
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).
  
• MBA or advanced professional certification (preferred)
  
  

Requirement:

• 10–15 years in Finance, with 5+ years in senior leadership (CFO/Finance Director level).
  
• Expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, audit, controls, and risk management.
  
• Experience in cash flow, capital management, and financial planning.
  
• Proven ability to advise senior management and support decision‑making.
  
• Track record in cost optimisation and profitability improvement.
  
• Experience building and leading high‑performing teams.