CFO

CFO job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a company has overall responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of a company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk and governance as well as negotiations. The CFO job description should also extend to obtaining and maintaining investor relations and partnership compliance.

CFO duties and responsibilities of the job

As the key member of the executive management team, the CFO interacts with senior stakeholders and other members of a company. A CFO job description should include:

Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team

Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive management team

Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting

Advising on long-term business and financial planning

Provide commercial insight and leadership across the business in order to exceed business plan targets

Responsible for ensuring the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational for the Group

Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders

Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures

CFO job qualifications and requirements

The role of CFO is very senior, hence a high level of experience is expected for anyone applying for this role. A Bachelor’s degree in the following will be expected for this role:

Accounting

Finance or Economics

An MBA or CPA is also highly desirable. At least 10 years' experience in the finance industry and proven leadership and management experience is essential – with examples of when they have demonstrated excellence in the workplace. A CFO must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the executive presence to work with senior management, investors and external stakeholders. They must be able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation and exercise sound judgement.

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