Chief Financial Officer

A client of ours specialising in the Company Services industry is looking to onboard a Chief Financial Officer to join their team. This person will be reporting directly to the CEO, also acting as Deputy when required, and duties will include the following:

• Overseeing the Group's accounting consolidation and reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements at the Group level
• Building working relationships with external 3rd parties such as banks, Financial Advisors, Insurance Agencies, Financial Regulators, and other Financial Institutions 
• Evaluating, managing and mitigating financial and other risks in collaboration with the CEO
• Reviewing and building business plans set by the operating companies within the Group, and challenge to ensure alignment to strategic plans
• Ensure quality control and strong governance over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Supporting the achievement of operational and commercial objectives which contribute to long-term profitability
• Researching external funding options and putting in place agreements for additional sources of funds to finance future business growth
• Providing financial analysis for both when assessing potential new investments alongside reviewing the performance of current business activities
• Overseeing and aligning C-Suite level Finance staff across the Group and ensuring adequate succession planning and talent development is in place for the top Finance positions in the operating companies.

• A minimum of 8 years experience working in a similar role at leadership level, with a proven track record of developing and implementing financial strategies that support business growth and success
• Excellent communication skills in English and ideally in Maltese
• Conscientious, hardworking, and with the aim to deliver targets

• Warranted and Chartered Accountant