Job Description
Company Introduction
Our client is a leading player in the security sector.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop and execute the Company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business goals;
- Deliver strategic financial guidance to support Board decisions, investment planning, and long-term priorities;
- Lead comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis;
- Establish and monitor financial KPIs to ensure alignment with corporate objectives;
- Oversee all accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, and compliance functions;
- Maintain strong internal controls, ensure audit preparedness, and uphold international financial standards;
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and project financing requirements;
- Cultivate and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure advantageous funding and support business expansion;
- Partner with operational teams on project costing, contract reviews, and profitability assessments;
- Provide financial and commercial input during tenders, bids, and contract negotiations;
- Promote cost efficiency, strengthen financial discipline, and ensure effective risk management;
- Lead, guide, and develop finance teams across the organisation’s subsidiaries;
- Improve financial systems, processes, and capabilities to support project-driven operations;
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous performance improvement.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ senior financial leadership experience in the construction or M&E sectors, ideally as CFO or Head of Finance;
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent;
- Proven expertise in cash flow management, project finance, and risk management;
- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-country structures;
- Exposure to mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, or business integration is highly desirable;
- Strong commercial acumen with deep insight into project-based industries.
Personal Skills
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at Board level;
- Advanced knowledge of financial modelling, capital structuring, and project financing;
- Ability to drive digital transformation within finance, including ERP, BI tools, and automation;
- High levels of integrity, resilience, and adaptability in complex, fast-changing environments.