Chief Financial Officer

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About the Company

The organization is a long-term investment firm that partners with high-quality entrepreneurs to build enduring and profitable businesses. With a strong belief in patient capital and deep operational involvement, it focuses on growing mid-sized companies into industry leaders. The firm takes a hands-on approach to value creation, often working closely with portfolio companies to strengthen strategy, governance, and performance. Its investment philosophy centers around simplicity, transparency, and long-term alignment, avoiding short-term speculation or high-burn ventures. The team brings together expertise across investing, operations, and leadership, aiming to create sustainable businesses with consistent cash flows and sound fundamentals. The organization currently manages and operates a growing portfolio of successful, profitable enterprises across various service-oriented sectors.

Roles and Responsibilities

Finance Organization Setup & Leadership

• Strengthen the finance function across its portfolio companies.
• Put in place strong systems, policies, and reporting practices.
• Hire and lead capable finance teams covering accounting, planning, and compliance.
• Ensure strong internal controls and good governance.
• Promote financial discipline and accountability in the organization

Financial Planning & Controllership

• Oversee daily finance activities: accounting, tax, audit, and treasury.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports and MIS.
• Monitor cash flows and financial health across companies.
• Ensure full compliance with all laws and tax rules.

Business Partnering & Strategic Finance

• Work closely with CEOs and leadership teams to align finance with business needs.
• Give insights for improving performance and managing costs.
• Support occasional M&A, IPO preparation, or fundraising activities.
• Define key financial metrics and dashboards for decision-making.

Digital Transformation & Efficiency

• Lead automation of finance processes for better accuracy and speed.
• Introduce modern ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Continuously improve operations to make them scalable and efficient.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Ensure smooth and regular communication between the companies and the investment team.
• Be the go-to person for all finance matters across these companies.
• Maintain high quality and consistency in financial data shared with stakeholders.
• Support board presentations and investor interactions when needed.

Scalability & Future-readiness

• Build finance frameworks that can support new companies and future growth.
• Develop systems that help onboard new companies easily.
• Stay updated with financial laws, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance, Chartered Accountant, or similar professional background.
• 1525 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or senior finance role.
• Experience in setting up finance teams and systems from the ground up.
• Strong track record in automation, compliance, and financial governance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a hands-on working style.
• Ability to manage finance across multiple companies at once.