Chief Finance Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a key executive responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the company. You will play a crucial role in strategic decision-making, financial planning, and ensuring the company’s financial health. The CFO reports directly to the CEO and collaborates with senior executives to drive the organization's overall success.

Objectives:
• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals.
• Profitability: Maximize profitability through sound financial management and analysis.
• Cost Management: Optimize costs and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Financial Planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks to safeguard the company's assets.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Investor Relations: Manage relationships with investors, analysts, and financial stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and execution of the company's strategic plans.
• Capital Management: Oversee capital structure, financing, and investment decisions.
• Cash Flow Management: Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and monitor budgets and financial forecasts.
• Risk Assessment: Assess and manage financial risks, implementing strategies to minimize exposure.
• Tax Planning: Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is typically required. An MBA or CPA may be preferred.
- Experience: Extensive experience in financial leadership roles, with a proven track record of success.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic and analytical skills to contribute to overall business strategy.
- Leadership: Effective leadership and team management skills to guide the finance team.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to convey financial information to non- financial stakeholders.
- Integrity: High ethical standards and integrity in financial decision-making.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business environments and evolving financial landscapes.
- Industry Knowledge: Preferably with an in-depth background in renewable energy financial operations (e.g., structuring of deals with financial institutions; and customers) and the regulatory compliances that go with it.