Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sanji Group of Companies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial operations, ensure effective cost control, and manage the Finance, Accounts, Tax & VAT departments. The successful candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with regulations. The CFO will also review financial records and recommend improvements for decision-making. This role offers an opportunity to enhance financial strategies and strengthen the finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with tax regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and professionalize the Accounts, Finance and Audit teams.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end financial closing.
• Prepare and submit applications for financial assistance.

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for effective cost control, risk management and planning organizational financial strategies. The incumbent will oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic functions of the Finance, Accounts, Tax & VAT departments, supervising a large team across the Head Office (Dhaka), Factory and branches.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and professionalize the Accounts, Finance and Audit teams by ensuring accountability, accuracy and timely reporting; actively participate in the company's business planning and fund arrangement processes.
• Lead Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost & Credit Control, Margin Analysis, Costing & Profitability Analysis, and Management Reporting.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end financial closing after bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and statutory accounts.
• Strengthen the finance team to execute financial policy and accounting procedures both manually and digitally.
• Prepare and submit applications to Commercial Banks for financial assistance (Term Loans, Short-Term Deposits etc.) and follow up for sanctions, documentation and disbursement.
• Ensure full compliance with Income Tax and VAT regulations.
• Review all financial records, systems and internal control processes in line with accounting standards.
• Evaluate the Group's financial condition and recommend viable alternatives to establish credibility and efficiency.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for internal financial reporting to support Management decision-making.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Management.