Chief Financial Officer

at  Funds Partnership Asia

DATE PUBLISHED:

28-Mar-2024
We are partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services company who is aiming to IPO in the next 5 years. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our client’s executive team and to drive their financial strategy forward.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our client’s financial strategy, ensuring its alignment with our overall business objectives and growth plans. You will provide strategic leadership and guidance on all financial matters, overseeing financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, and investor relations. This position reports directly to the CEO and will work closely with other members of the executive team to drive financial performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Planning:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the company’s growth objectives, including organic growth initiatives and potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, to provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Assess and analyze potential M&A opportunities, including conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation analysis, to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):
• Lead and manage all aspects of the M&A process, from target identification and initial negotiations to deal structuring, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, operations, and strategy, to evaluate potential M&A opportunities and execute transactions that align with the company’s growth strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external advisors, investment bankers, and other key stakeholders to support M&A activities and ensure successful deal execution.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct financial analysis to assess business performance, identify key drivers of financial results, and recommend actions to optimize financial performance and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements, and drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and controls.
• Treasury and Capital Management:
• Manage the company’s capital structure and liquidity position, including cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and debt financing activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the company’s capital allocation decisions, including evaluating investment opportunities and capital expenditures to maximize shareholder value.
• Maintain relationships with banks, lenders, and other financial institutions to ensure access to capital and favorable financing terms.
• Additional Resonsibilities may include:
• Monitor and analyze market trends, peer performance, and investor sentiment to inform investor relations strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment banking.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing M&A transactions, including deal sourcing, due diligence, and integration.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a results-oriented approach and a commitment to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Financial Strategy and Planning:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the company’s growth objectives, including organic growth initiatives and potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, to provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Assess and analyze potential M&A opportunities, including conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation analysis, to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):
• Lead and manage all aspects of the M&A process, from target identification and initial negotiations to deal structuring, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, operations, and strategy, to evaluate potential M&A opportunities and execute transactions that align with the company’s growth strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external advisors, investment bankers, and other key stakeholders to support M&A activities and ensure successful deal execution.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct financial analysis to assess business performance, identify key drivers of financial results, and recommend actions to optimize financial performance and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements, and drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and controls.
• Treasury and Capital Management:
• Manage the company’s capital structure and liquidity position, including cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and debt financing activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the company’s capital allocation decisions, including evaluating investment opportunities and capital expenditures to maximize shareholder value.
• Maintain relationships with banks, lenders, and other financial institutions to ensure access to capital and favorable financing terms.
• Additional Resonsibilities may include:
• Monitor and analyze market trends, peer performance, and investor sentiment to inform investor relations strategies and initiatives