Job Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a visionary and result-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organization's financial strategy, governance, and operational excellence and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role requires a highly accomplished finance executive with strong commercial acumen, exceptional leadership capabilities, and the ability to align financial strategy with the organization's overall business objectives in a dynamic and capital-intensive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of driving financial performance, optimizing resources, managing organizational risk, and partnering with senior leadership to achieve sustainable business success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's short and long-term financial strategy aligned with corporate goals;
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on financial planning, investment opportunities, business expansion, and strategic initiatives;
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making and long-term value creation;
• Direct the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and long-term business planning;
• Develop financial models to evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, and strategic projects;
• Monitor financial performance through KPIs, variance analysis, profitability assessments, and management reporting;
• Present comprehensive financial reports to the Executive Management Team and Board of Directors;
• Oversee bank operations, cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital optimization;
• Optimize capital allocation and maintain sufficient liquidity to support business operations and growth;
• Ensure full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, Ethiopian tax laws, and all applicable country regulatory requirements;
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks;
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, risks including project profitability, cost control, and return on investment (ROI);
• Provide financial oversight for procurement activities, major commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and strategic negotiations;
• Evaluate project feasibility, investment opportunities, and business cases through detailed financial analysis;
• Support financing initiatives, capital expenditure planning, and investment structuring;
• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP systems and digital finance solutions;
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development;
• Collaborate closely with operations, procurement, human resources, sales, and other business functions to align financial objectives with operational priorities;
• Represent the organization in engagements with auditors, regulators, financial institutions, investors, and other key stakeholders.

Educational Background

• Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or an equivalent certification is highly preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading financial operations in a large, complex, or capital-intensive organization;
• Strong expertise in corporate finance, treasury management, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, taxation, auditing, and financial reporting;
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, Ethiopian tax regulations, corporate governance, and internal control frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Financial planning and analytical excellence
• Treasury and cash flow management
• Corporate governance and risk management
• Business partnering and executive influence
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability
• Results-oriented with excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Experience

• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in an executive finance leadership role.

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