Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officerwill oversee the finance function at the corporate level for the organization.

Talent Towers - Founded with a clear purpose to transform the human resource landscape in Africa, Talent Towers is a people-first Human Capital Solutions firm committed to delivering innovative, practical, and impactful solutions that drive business performance and workforce excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Purpose:

• The Chief Financial Officerwill oversee the finance function at the corporate level for the organization.
• The CFO will ensure the sound financial management of the business, drive performance improvements across finance and business operations, and align financial and business strategies with the organization’s long-term goals.
• Additionally, the CFO will have oversight of the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team, which includes Bidding, Sales Operations & Support, Business Analysis, and Planning & Contracting services.

Key Responsibilities: Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Oversee financial operations for the organization
• Develop and implement the financial strategy aligned with the organization's business goals.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and guidance to the executive team.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure budget adherence.
• Direct long-term financial planning, including risk management and capital allocation strategies.

Financial Operations Management:

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, statements, and audits for corporate and subsidiary levels.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
• Monitor and manage working capital, cash flow, and treasury operations.

Business Analysis, Contracting & Support Oversight:

• Lead and manage the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team.
• Oversee business planning, bidding processes, sales operations, and contract management.
• Ensure strong alignment between financial strategy and business operations for optimal outcomes.
• Provide strategic financial support to business development and bidding activities
• Support the development of sales forecasts, business analysis reports, and contracting strategies.

Collaboration & Oversight:

• Work closely with subsidiary Supply Chain teams to streamline cost-effective and efficient financial practices.
• Support cross-functional teams in developing financial models for strategic projects, including Public-Private partnerships.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance teams across the organization.
• Develop talent within the finance function and the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Foster a collaborative working environment between the finance, business operations, and contracting teams.

Business Growth & Partnerships:

• Support M&A activity and other business expansion projects, including the development of financial models and due diligence.
• Play a key role in the financial structuring of Public-Private and Private-Private partnerships.
• Ensure financial performance aligns with corporate strategic goals and growth objectives.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• ACA or ACCA professional qualifications are required.
• MBA or advanced degree in finance is preferred.

Experience:

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, ideally withinfinancial services.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing financial operations across multiple subsidiaries/business units.
• Proven track record of strategic financial planning and risk management.
• Experience overseeing business analysis, contracting, and support functions, including bidding and sales operations.
• Experience working with Public-Private and/or Private-Private partnerships is a plus.
• Experience in industries such as pharmaceuticals, wellness, manufacturing, and real estate would be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong financial acumen and business awareness.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of influencing at the executive level.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and financial governance.
• Ability to work in a complex, multi-business environment and manage competing priorities.

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: (see Apply by email) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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