About the role

We are a growing Food, Manufacturing & Beverages (FMB) company seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Financial Officer to join our executive leadership team. This is a pivotal role for a business at an important stage of growth — expanding production capacity, entering new markets, and optimizing its financial infrastructure.

The CFO will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and Board, bringing deep FMB-sector financial expertise to drive profitability, manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead the company’s capital strategy. Only candidates with direct and substantial experience in food, manufacturing, or beverages industries will be considered.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Manage and optimize cash flow, working capital, and liquidity across production cycles
Oversee cost accounting and COGS analysis specific to food and manufacturing operations — raw materials, packaging, production overhead, and waste
Drive gross margin improvement through pricing strategy, procurement cost control, and manufacturing efficiency insights
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS or local GAAP standards
Lead relationships with banks, lenders, and investors — managing credit facilities, trade finance, and capital raises
Oversee internal and external audit processes and implement robust internal controls
Manage tax planning, VAT compliance, and statutory filing obligations
Evaluate capital expenditure (CapEx) proposals for plant expansion, equipment, and new product lines
Provide financial due diligence and analysis for M&A, joint ventures, or new market entry
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team
Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to the Board and shareholders

FMB-specific expertise required

Deep understanding of food and beverage cost structures — ingredients, yield loss, batch costing, and seasonal pricing
Experience with manufacturing P&L management including overhead absorption and production variance analysis
Familiarity with supply chain finance — supplier payment terms, inventory financing, and commodity hedging
Knowledge of regulatory and food safety financial compliance (HACCP, ISO 22000 financial impact awareness)
Experience managing multi-site or multi-product-line financial consolidation
Understanding of export finance, LC/documentary credit, and cross-border trade in FMCG or FMB contexts

Qualifications & certifications

CPA / CA / ACCACMA (preferred)CFA (advantage)MBA – FinanceIFRS CertifiedERP (SAP / Oracle)

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics — mandatory
MBA or postgraduate finance qualification — a significant advantage
12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role within the FMB sector
Proven experience managing finance teams of 5+ people
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
Strong command of financial modelling, Excel, and management reporting tools