CFO (Urgent hire, exclusive role)

Our client is a renowned conglomerate seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive team. The conglomerate operates across multiple industries and is currently focused on expanding its operations through strategic fundraising initiatives. The CFO will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the conglomerate, with a primary focus on fundraising and maintaining strong banking relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking finance, a proven track record of successful fundraising, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Fundraising: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the conglomerate’s growth objectives, spearhead fundraising efforts, establish and maintain strong relationships with investment banks and financial institutions, and collaborate with the executive team to assess and pursue strategic investment opportunities
• Banking Relationships: Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key banking partners, negotiate favorable terms for financing and credit facilities, ensure compliance with banking covenants and regulatory requirements, and stay abreast of evolving banking trends to optimize the conglomerate’s banking arrangements
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans, monitor and analyze financial performance, provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, and develop and implement robust financial reporting systems and processes
• Treasury and Cash Management: Manage the conglomerate’s treasury function, ensuring optimal cash flow management, develop and implement effective cash management strategies, oversee foreign exchange risk management and hedging activities, and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions for cash management services
• Investor Relations and Communication: Serve as a key spokesperson for the conglomerate, communicating financial information to investors, analysts, and other stakeholders, develop and maintain effective investor relations strategies, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and disclosure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role
• Extensive experience in banking finance, including deep understanding of financial markets, financing structures, and banking regulations
• Proven track record of successful fundraising, with experience in negotiating and closing complex financial transactions
• Exceptional financial acumen, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools

Compensation and Benefits

• The conglomerate offers a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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