Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Zicongroup; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 12,000,000 - 20,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international IT organization is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive its financial function in Karachi, Pakistan. In this strategic leadership role, you will provide financial oversight, ensure compliance, and partner with business leaders to enhance profitability. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in finance, particularly in fast-paced IT environments, and possesses strong commercial acumen. This is an on-site position with significant impact on a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance leadership within the IT industry.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of compliance and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership aligned with group-wide business objectives.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Ensure robust internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks
• Partner with business leaders to drive profitability, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
• Manage cash flow, treasury, banking relationships, and capital allocation
• Lead audits, tax planning, and regulatory compliance in Pakistan
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team
• Act as a key liaison with group headquarters and external stakeholders

Skills

Financial leadership

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Team leadership

Job description

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Type: Full-time | On-site

Industry: Information Technology (IT)

Organization: Leading International IT Group

Zicon Talent’s Client, a leading International Group within the IT Industry, is looking for a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and strengthen its financial function in Pakistan while partnering closely with regional and global stakeholders. This is a strategic leadership role for a finance professional with strong commercial acumen and experience in complex, fast-paced IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership aligned with group-wide business objectives
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with local and international standards
• Ensure robust internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks
• Partner with business leaders to drive profitability, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
• Manage cash flow, treasury, banking relationships, and capital allocation
• Lead audits, tax planning, and regulatory compliance in Pakistan
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team
• Act as a key liaison with group headquarters and external stakeholders

This role is ideal for a results-driven finance leader who thrives in a hands-on, on-site environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact within a growing international IT organization.

Candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience should apply.

Apologies! Due to overwhelming response, we are not accepting any more applications. Thank you for your interest.