Job Description

Job Responsibilities: 

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and execute financial strategies that support the group companies’ growth objectives.
• Provide financial insights to the CEOs and executive team for strategic decision-making.
• Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Financial Operations & Management:

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, treasury, tax, and audit functions.
• Ensure accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting in line with IFRS, and local regulations.
• Optimize capital structure and manage funding requirements, investor relations, and debt/equity financing.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Collaborate with operations, technology, and commercial teams to align financial performance with business objectives.
• Provide financial guidance for investments in projects.
• Support pricing strategies, cost management, and operational efficiency initiatives across departments.

Banking & Treasury Management

• Strategic Liquidity: Design and manage the group’s liquidity strategy to ensure capital is available for rapid scaling and infrastructure investment.  
• Credit Facilities & Financing: Lead the negotiation and management of complex credit facilities, revolving lines of credit, and debt/equity financing structures.  
• Banking Partnerships: Build and maintain high-level relationships with Tier-1 investment banks, fintech partners, and lenders to support cross-border operations.  
• Cash Optimization & FX: Oversee automated cash pooling, interest rate risk management, and foreign exchange (FX) hedging strategies across multiple jurisdictions.  

Venture Design and Portfolio Oversight

• Lead the financial evaluation of new business opportunities, designing capital allocation frameworks and entity structures that support rapid experimentation and scaling. 
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO ensuring that new ideas are built on robust unit economics and clear pathways to profitability or exit.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, including market, credit, and operational exposures.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Implement internal controls and corporate governance frameworks.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Establish key financial KPIs and performance metrics to monitor business health.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to the board of directors.
• Analyze financial trends, operational data, and investment opportunities to guide business decisions.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a complex multi-sector technology business.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic financial thinking.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, including at least 5 years in a senior executive role (preferably in technology, digital infrastructure, or telecommunications sectors).
• Strong understanding of financial management in multi-sector technology businesses including data centers, and retail technology solutions.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial modeling, and investment decision-making.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.