Our client, a a well-established player in the pharmaceutical and distribution industry, to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to the CEO and the Board, the CFO is a key member of the executive team, responsible for steering the company's financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, reporting, audits, compliance and banking relationships. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned finance professional ready to shape the next phase of the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

 Financial Strategy & Planning

–  Develop and implement financial strategies supporting the company's growth and profitability objectives

–  Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts

–  Ensure effective internal controls, legal compliance and sound corporate governance

Financial Management

–  Manage the company's financial position, including cash flow, liabilities and assets

–  Oversee treasury functions – banking relationships, investments and capital structure

–  Optimise financial performance through analysis of profitability, revenue and expenditure

Risk Management

–  Identify and manage financial risks and develop mitigation strategies

–  Conduct risk assessments and keep risk management policies up to date

–  Oversee insurance and risk management arrangements

 

Reporting & Compliance

–  Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to the Board and stakeholders

–  Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws and auditing requirements

–  Coordinate regulatory filings and statutory financial statements

Operational Efficiency

–  Implement and oversee financial systems and tools to strengthen processes

–  Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks and financial institutions

–  Support operational decision-making through financial analysis and insight

Leadership & Team Management

–  Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team

–  Partner with fellow executives; provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board

–  Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department

Qualifications & Experience

–  Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; CPA, CA or CFA designation preferred

–  Advanced knowledge of financial regulations, standards and compliance requirements

–  10–15 years of progressive financial experience, including at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role

–  Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or distribution industries is highly desirable

–  Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, budgeting and reporting

–  Strong command of corporate finance, financial modelling and financial risk management

–  Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial software

Skills & Competencies

–  Excellent leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to build and develop a high-performing team

–  Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

–  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organisation

–  High level of integrity, dependability and ethical standards

–  Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

–  Proficiency in financial management software and advanced Excel