The Role
The Chief Financial Officer leads financial strategy, oversees budgeting, reporting, compliance, and manages investment analysis and project funding while mentoring the finance team.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is an innovative real estate development company dedicated to resolving the housing deficit in Africa.
Job Summary
The Chief Financial Officer provides financial and strategic leadership for company operations, including project financing, investment modelling, property sales revenue, risk management, and compliance. The role oversees financial planning for development projects, cost management, funding structures, cash flow optimisation, and long-term organisational profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial modelling.
- Oversee financial reporting, audits, regulatory compliance, and real estate tax frameworks.
- Manage investment analysis, capital structuring, project funding, and cash flow.
- Provide financial insights on property development, land acquisition, and sales performance.
- Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure strong governance and accountability.
- Conduct feasibility studies and financial due diligence for new developments.
- Develop risk management frameworks and oversee mitigation strategies.
- Manage relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.
- Implement effective cost-control systems and financial performance tracking.
- Drive digital transformation within finance, including automation and financial systems optimisation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics
- MBA and ACCA/CIBN/CFA/ICAN required.
- Minimum 10 years in finance leadership, with real estate or investment/asset management experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of project financing, feasibility studies, and real estate financial regulations.
- Proven experience managing large budgets, complex portfolios, and risk frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with ERP and financial management systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Dynamics 365).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics
- MBA and ACCA/CIBN/CFA/ICAN
- Minimum 10 years in finance leadership
- Experience in real estate or investment/asset management
- Strong understanding of project financing and real estate regulations
- Experience managing large budgets and risk frameworks
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with ERP and financial management systems
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The Company
What We Do
Alan&Grant is a People Development Company creating innovative HR & Organisational Development Solutions for result-driven organizations, focusing on improving performance and aligning the workforce.
