Chief Finance Officer
Chief Finance Officer
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Job Description
Our Mission
We are creating an Africa where dreams are achievable unimpeded by access to finance. Our mission begins with building Ghanas first fully digital banking institution and expanding across Africa to offer affordable deposits loans and instant account opening all through a seamless techdriven experience. By providing free bank accounts with no monthly fees and interest on all products as well as affordable loans Affinity drives innovation and economic growth through meaningful financial inclusion. Our goal is to bank two million Ghanaians by 2026.
Job summary
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a crucial member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing the financial strategy planning and growth of the company. The CFO ensures that the financial resources are deployed to align with the overall business objectives of the organisation. This role involves financial planning and analysis budgeting cashflow management forecasting investor relations regulatory and financial reporting to ensure the company s growth and alignment with strategic goals. The CFO will direct investment activities treasury oversee capital structure decisions drive business performance manage investor relations and manage the financial risk of the company. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the CFO will provide strategic financial direction drive financial performance and collaborate with other executives to drive growth and sustainability.
Skills :
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company s overall business objectives
- Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to drive the company s growth
- Work with all teams across the company and group to develop budgets forecasts as well as financial models and projections
- Plan strategy to boost company performance
- Lead the analysing of market and customer data to identify trends and preferences that inform product development and marketing strategies
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) that directly link financial performance to strategic business outcomes enabling proactive adjustments
- Lead the creation of executive dashboards that highlight critical financial metrics in an easily digestible format for informed decisionmaking
- Utilize advanced analytics tools for realtime financial reporting enabling quicker decisionmaking processes that support strategic initiatives
- Directing financial resources toward highpotential market segments ensures that investments align with customer demands
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to support decisionmaking
- Manage the company s treasury function including cash flow management investment strategies and capital allocation
- Identify and manage financial risks ensuring that the company s financial practices comply with regulatory requirements
- Oversee the daytoday financial operations including accounting tax and audit functions
- Ensure the integrity of data and compliance with financial regulations
- Manage relationships with shareholders directors regulators team leaders group companies service providers and other relevant stakeholders
- Participate in fundraising activities and manage investor communications
- Lead financial due diligence and integration for potential mergers acquisitions and other strategic investments
- Lead initiatives to integrate technology innovation into the financial management processes of the organisation
- Lead data strategy of the company ensuring insights from data are implemented for business growth
- Support related companies in the group with financial management activities
Employment Type
Full Time
