Chief Financial Officer

Our client, a start up company looking at setting up here in Malta are seeking to recruit a CFO. You would report into the CEO and Board of Directors. 

Duties include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and maintain operating budgets, financial plans, and cash flow forecasts to ensure optimal liquidity and capital allocation.
• Oversee the treasury and cash flow management processes, ensuring effective financial controls and banking relationships are in place
• Conduct profitability and cost analyses, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and funding strategies
• Monitor and enhance stress testing methodologies and financial risk management frameworks to ensure resilience and compliance with external regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with Maltese financial regulations, tax laws, and AML/CFT requirements applicable to regulated businesses, electronic money, and virtual assets.
• Prepare and file financial statements, VAT returns, and corporate tax returns in line with local regulatory requirements
• Submit regulatory financial reports as required by the Malta Financial Services Authority(MFSA), Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), and tax authorities
• Oversee internal and external financial audits, ensuring adherence to financial reporting and compliance obligations.
• Produce and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the General Manager, Group CFO, and Board of Directors.
• Prepare financial projections and stress test models to support strategic decision-making and regulatory capital planning
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial performance analyses, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Develop and maintain internal controls, financial governance structures, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks
•  Oversee the outsourcing function and ensure that financial service providers comply with Maltese outsourcing regulations.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of financial risks, including capital adequacy, liquidity, and operational financial risks.

• PCF experience (Pre-Approval Controlled Function) within a regulated financial institution in Malta or the EU.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a senior finance role within a regulated business.
• Direct experience with MFSA regulatory reporting, tax compliance, and financial audits is highly desirable.
• Strong financial acumen, with in-depth knowledge of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, and treasury operations.
• Extensive knowledge of Maltese regulatory frameworks, including MFSA rules, FIAU AML/CFT guidelines, and tax compliance for regulated financial institutions, electronic money providers, and crypto asset businesses.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and accounting systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across a matrixed, decentralized, and international organization.
• High level of integrity, initiative, and resilience, with the ability to navigate a dynamic regulatory environment.

• Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.