Chief Financial Officer

Industry: Modular Construction

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Board of Directors (functional accountability) and Group CEO (executive leadership and day-to-day alignment)

Job Brief

Board of Directors & Chairman

CFO Focus

• Provide accurate financial reporting, forecasts, and risk insights
• Ensure statutory compliance and governance standards
• Advise on capital allocation, dividends, and major investments
• Support Board-level risk and audit committees
• Group Executive Leadership (COO, CHRO, Commercial Director, Industrial/Factory Heads)
• Purpose: Operational execution, financial control, people, and safety governance

CFO Focus

• Align operational plans with financial strategy and budgets
• Drive cost discipline and working capital optimization
• Support compliance, people, and safety outcomes
• Provide financial insights for operational decisions

Subsidiary General Managers & Country Heads

CFO Focus

• Ensure financial reporting accuracy
• Monitor P&L and cash flow
• Maintain internal controls
• Support project performance
• Major Clients (Government, Semi-Government, EPC Contractors, Event Authorities)
• Purpose: Contractual risk and service continuity

CFO Focus

• Manage contract financial terms
• Ensure sustainable project economics
• Oversee claims and disputes
• Protect revenue and reputation

Regulatory & Licensing Authorities

CFO Focus

• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance
• Support licensing documentation
• Manage audit readiness
• Reduce compliance risks

Insurance Providers & Brokers

CFO Focus

• Manage insurance strategy
• Optimize premiums and coverage
• Oversee claims governance
• Support risk transfer

Banks & Financial Institutions

CFO Focus

• Manage banking relationships
• Secure guarantees and bonds
• Monitor covenant compliance
• Optimize capital structure

Legal Counsel & External Auditors

CFO Focus

• Coordinate legal and audit matters
• Maintain transparency
• Enforce internal controls
• Address audit findings

Strategic Suppliers & Subcontractors

CFO Focus

• Manage payment terms
• Control supplier risks
• Support contingency planning
• Align procurement with financial governance

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth and project pipelines.
• Advise leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across divisions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansions.

Governance, Audit & Board Interface

• Act as principal financial advisor to the Board and Chairman.
• Prepare Board packs, dashboards, and investment papers.
• Lead Audit and Risk Committee matters.
• Own and maintain the Group risk register.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, VAT, corporate tax, and local regulations.
• Establish financial policies across subsidiaries.

Project & Operational Finance

• Oversee job costing, project profitability, and WIP reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, retainage, and billing cycles.
• Track change orders, claims, and cost overruns.
• Partner with project managers to improve margins.

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
• Oversee financial closing processes.
• Manage audits, bonding, and lender reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and risk frameworks.

Cash Flow, Capital & Risk Management

• Manage working capital, credit facilities, and insurance programs.
• Oversee banking relationships and financing negotiations.
• Assess and mitigate project and market risks.
• Design optimal capital structures.
• Lead investor and lender negotiations.
• Develop long-term funding roadmaps.
• Structure and manage:
• Project finance
• Factory CAPEX funding
• Regional expansions
• Joint venture frameworks

Team Leadership & Systems

• Lead finance, accounting, and payroll teams.
• Oversee ERP and project accounting systems.
• Improve reporting efficiency and controls.
• Govern financial data architecture.
• Ensure ERP integration across projects, factories, procurement, payroll, and inventory.
• Lead finance digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish a single source of truth for performance reporting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• The CFO will be evaluated on:
• Group EBITDA margin
• Operating cash flow
• Working capital cycle (DSO, DPO, Inventory Days)
• Forecast accuracy
• CAPEX ROI
• Audit findings (zero major deficiencies)
• Funding cost optimization
• ERP financial maturity

& Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Strong background in construction, industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in construction accounting and WIP reporting.
• Experience with bonding, retainage, and progress billing.
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage risk in complex environments.

Preferred Experience

• Multi-entity or multi-location operations.
• Union and prevailing wage payroll environments.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, IFS, Dynamics, or equivalent).
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