The CFO will provide strategic leadership and direction for all financial operations across the client’s businesses. The CFO is responsible for group-wide financial planning, consolidation, reporting, compliance, internal controls, and capital efficiency—ensuring that all entities operate with strong financial discipline and aligned reporting standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and lead the financial strategy for all the client’s group entities.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial planning, capital allocation, risk management, and investment opportunities.
• Drive financial and fiscal efficiency, cost control, and sustainable growth across the group.

Group Consolidation & Reporting

• Own the consolidation of financial reports across all group companies.
• Standardize accounting policies, reporting formats, and financial processes.
• Supervise the preparation of group-level management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and board packs.
• Oversee the Group Financial Controller (or outsourced consolidation partner).

Entity Oversight & Financial Operations

• Directly manage Finance Managers in the different businesses.
• Maintain dotted-line coordination with local GMs to align finance with operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, audit standards, and statutory obligations in each country.

Performance Management & KPIs

• Implement robust financial KPIs, dashboards, and performance tracking across entities.
• Support entity leaders with insights, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Work closely with Swangz-specific Financial Controller (if appointed) to track production, music, and IP-related revenue streams.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Ensure strong financial controls, risk mitigation frameworks, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with the Internal Auditor; ensuring independent audit functions are effective and respected.

Treasury & Funding

• Manage group cash flows, intercompany transfers, and capital requirements.
• Support fundraising efforts, investor reporting, and corporate development initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/ACCA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including multi-entity and multi-country operations.
• Strong understanding of creative industries, media, events, and digital business models.
• Experience of the management of Intellectual Property in the form of Music and Video rights, Royalties Distribution and Digital Assets will be a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in financial consolidation, internal controls, KPI tracking, and audit preparation.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.