Chief Financial Officer

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership  Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives.  Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification, and revenue/expense management.  Drive profitability and sustainable growth across both retail, wholesale & distribution divisions.  Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
2. Financial Management & Reporting  Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial statements, management reports, and performance dashboards.  Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.  Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.  Manage working capital, liquidity, and cash flow to support operational efficiency and expansion plans.
3. Business Performance & Operational Excellence  Partner with sales, procurement, and operations teams to optimize pricing, margins, and inventory turnover.  Monitor key business metrics such as sales per store, SKU profitability, inventory days, and credit cycles.  Implement cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across supply chain and distribution functions.  Oversee financial systems implementation and data integrity in ERP and POS environment Risk Management & Compliance  Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.  Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements.  Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and financial institutions.  Oversee insurance, credit control, and debt management policies.
4. Strategic Growth & Investment  Evaluate new business opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.  Conduct financial due diligence and support capital investment decisions.  Drive initiatives for business expansion, digital transformation, and profitability enhancement.  Manage capital structure, fundraising, and investor relations where applicable.

Requirements

Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.  Deep understanding of FMCG business dynamics—pricing, trade margins, distribution costs, and retail operations.  Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.  Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

 Integrity, transparency, and commitment to governance and ethical standards.  Hands-on, agile, and adaptable in fast-paced environments. Revenue growth and profitability targets.  Working capital efficiency (inventory turnover, receivables, payables).  Cost-to-sales ratio and margin improvement.  Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

 Compliance and audit performance.  Return on investment (ROI) and capital efficiency.

Benefits

Family accommodation provided Car with driver provided