Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company Overview

For Retail

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for

overseeing all financial aspects of the company’s operations, strategic growth, and long-term

sustainability. This role requires a commercially astute leader with a strong grasp of FMCG industry

dynamics—particularly in retail, wholesale and distribution—capable of balancing financial

discipline with agility in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

. Financial Strategy & Leadership

 Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with overall business

objectives.

 Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors based on financial

analysis and projections, cost identification, and revenue/expense management.

 Drive profitability and sustainable growth across both retail, wholesale & distribution

divisions.

 Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

2. Financial Management & Reporting

 Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial statements, management reports, and

performance dashboards.

 Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting

requirements.

 Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.

 Manage working capital, liquidity, and cash flow to support operational efficiency and

expansion plans.

3. Business Performance & Operational Excellence

 Partner with sales, procurement, and operations teams to optimize pricing, margins, and

inventory turnover.

 Monitor key business metrics such as sales per store, SKU profitability, inventory days,

and credit cycles.

 Implement cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across supply chain and distribution

functions.

 Oversee financial systems implementation and data integrity in ERP and POS

environments.

https://noble-group.net4. Risk Management & Compliance

 Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.

 Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, regulatory compliance, and audit

requirements.

 Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and financial institutions.

 Oversee insurance, credit control, and debt management policies.

5. Strategic Growth & Investment

 Evaluate new business opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.

 Conduct financial due diligence and support capital investment decisions.

 Drive initiatives for business expansion, digital transformation, and profitability

enhancement.

 Manage capital structure, fundraising, and investor relations where applicable.

Qualifications

 Education:

o Professional qualification: CA.

o MBA in Finance or Strategic Management is an advantage.

o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.

 Experience:

o Minimum 20–25 years of progressive finance leadership experience.

o At least 8 years in a senior finance role (CFO, Finance Director, or GM – Finance)

within an FMCG, retail and wholesale environment.

o Proven track record in managing complex supply chain and distribution-driven

financial models.

o Experience in ERP implementation and financial automation preferred.

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