Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Black Pelican Group is seeking a Chief Financial Officer responsible for managing the financial health of the company while spearheading major projects that align with the organization’s strategic objectives. This role demands a strong leader with exceptional financial acumen, strategic thinking, and project management skills to ensure long-term financial sustainability, risk management, and business growth.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Performance:

• Lead the development and execution of group-wide financial strategies, ensuring alignment with the group’s direction, business goals, and long-term sustainability.
• Provide financial insights and decision support to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and financial performance reviews across all business units.
• Oversee capital planning, investment decisions, and ROI evaluations.

Financial Reporting & Governance:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen financial governance, compliance frameworks, and internal control systems.
• Coordinate external and internal audits and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and optimisation across the Group.

Treasury, Liquidity & Working Capital:

• Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and funding arrangements.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investors.
• Implement cost-efficient financing strategies and manage foreign exchange exposure where applicable.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead enterprise risk management (ERM) and ensure strong compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Champion financial discipline across the organisation.

Operational & Process Excellence:

• Drive finance process optimisation, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee procurement, cost control, and financial efficiency programmes, ensuring value-for-money outcomes.
• Partner with business units to improve operational execution and financial accountability.

People Leadership:

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring capability building, performance excellence, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct across the Group.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Finance/Accounting

• M.Sc. in Finance/Accounting

• Professional certification: ACA / ACCA

• 15 years of cognate experience in finance and accounting.

• Proven track record in a senior financial leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of project management, financial modeling, and investment analysis.

• Why Join Black Pelican Group?

• Lead and shape strategic initiatives within a company that values its people and prioritizes strong governance, robust staff welfare, and sustainable growth.

• Drive organisational impact while leveraging structured learning, executive development, and exposure to best-in-class practices across finance, operations, and business strategy.

• Influence high-value projects in premium residential, commercial, and lifestyle developments, with the opportunity to deliver measurable business results.

• Be part of a leading lifestyle solutions brand, renowned for quality, innovation, and market leadership, where your decisions directly contribute to brand growth and organisational success.

• Operate in a performance-driven environment where executive contributions are recognised, rewarded, and aligned with strategic goals, long-term incentives, and financial outcomes.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.