Group CFO

at PERMANENT
Location MAURITIUS, Kenya
Date Posted July 30, 2025
Category Banking
Communication
Finance
Insurance
Operations
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

  • Group CFO - Internationally expanding organisation
  • Role based in Mauritius

About Our Client

Our Client is a large international organisation with a portfolio of diversified investments spanning multiple industries and geographies.

Job Description

  • Strategic Financial Leadership
    • Lead the formulation and execution of the financial strategy, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives and long-term value creation
    • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation across the lines of businesses to optimize resource deployment and return on investment
    • Ensure sound and timely financial reporting financial risk management practices, internal controls, and compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements
    • Support with the financial communication of the company including investors relations
  • Governance, Compliance & Administration
        • Represent the company on various Boards contributing to sound governance, financial oversight, and strategic decision-making
      • Investment & Portfolio Oversight
        • Actively support portfolio companies in their strategic development, capital planning, and value creation
        • Contribute to the growth of the investment portfolio through active participation in key M&A transactions and integration planning
      • Leadership, Culture & Stakeholder Engagement
        • Inspire and lead high-performing finance teams across regions, fostering a culture of performance, integrity, and innovation
        • Champion cross-functional collaboration and influence key stakeholders-boards, investors, and regulators-by translating financial insights into business strategy
        • Demonstrate emotional intelligence and agility to lead across diverse cultures and evolving business environments

Responsibilities

  • aster's degree in business administration (MBA), or equivalent; or Chartered Accountant or equivalent with an advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Business
  • 15+ years in senior-level finance leadership roles in large, complex international organisations
  • Familiarity with M&A or Private Equity would be beneficial
  • Strategic business planning and financial management experience
  • Proven experience in capital markets, strategic finance, M&A, risk, and stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic mindset with strong financial and commercial acumen
  • Strong leadership and ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation capabilities
  • Visionary thinker with a focus on operational excellence
  • Ability to communicate in English fluently (oral and written) an absolute must, French is highly desired and will be a real advantage

What's on Offer

This is a visible role that blends strategic oversight with the ability to implement change and strategy and offers the opportunity to be part of a visionary and internationally expanding organisation.

Contact
Vishma Soorjee
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6798547
Phone number
+230 5770 1265

Job summary

Function Banking & Financial Services, InsuranceSpecialisation Chief Financial OfficerIndustry Financial ServicesLocation MauritiusJob Type PermanentConsultant name Vishma SoorjeeConsultant phone +230 5770 1265Job Reference JN-072025-6798547

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