Chief Financial Officer

Role & responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives.
• Provide financial forecasts and analysis to guide decision-making and support business initiatives.

2. Financial Management:

• Oversee the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders, including investors and the board of directors.

3. Risk Management:

• Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulations and financial standards.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

4. Capital Management:

Objective: Secure financial resources for operations and growth through strategic capital decisions.

• Capital Structure: Optimize debt-equity mix and assess financing needs.
• Funding Strategies: Develop strategies for expenditures and identify funding sources, including equity and debt.
• Capital Allocation: Set investment criteria prioritizing returns and adjust allocations as needed.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage liquidity to cover obligations and optimize reserves.
• Financial Risk Management: Identify capital-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Performance Monitoring: Set KPIs to assess effectiveness and report financial outcomes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Update executives and investors on strategies and reports.

Importance: Effective capital management is vital for growth in the transport tech sector, directly affecting financial health and competitiveness.

5. Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance financial literacy and accountability across the organization.

6. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and other executives on financial matters.
• Communicate financial performance and strategy to internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.

• Proven experience as CFO, Finance Director, or in a similar role, preferably within the tech or transportation industry.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.