ROLE SUMMARY
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a pivotal position overseeing the financial strategy, reporting, and forecasting for a global organization. As a central figure in the leadership structure, the CFO will provide vital financial insights and stewardship. Collaborating closely with individual leadership, the CFO will manage the consolidation of financial information, drive cross-cutting financial strategies, enhance financial governance and planning, and ensure that systems, processes, and reporting frameworks facilitate informed decision-making, financial sustainability, and long-term value creation. Furthermore, the CFO will play a crucial role in fostering relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and institutional funders, ensuring that financial strategies and reporting align with organizational priorities and stakeholder expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- A. Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and oversee the overarching financial vision and strategy across entities, ensuring long-term sustainability and alignment with organizational goals and social impact mandates.
- Serve as an advisor to senior management and boards, providing actionable financial insights to support long-term planning and growth.
- Evaluate and support growth initiatives, including acquisitions, divestments, partnerships, joint ventures, and investments through rigorous financial analysis and data-driven recommendations.
- B. Financial Control and Reporting
- Oversee the system of financial controls regarding commitments and integrity of financial record-keeping.
- Ensure regular reporting of actual income and expenditure, balance sheet movements, and cash flows with variance analysis to prior periods and budget.
- Prepare and file statutory financial statements to comply with regulatory obligations.
- Set and maintain accounting policies.
- C. Financial Planning and Analysis
- Consolidate and analyze financial performance data to support informed strategic and operational decision-making.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and forecasting including scenario analysis and capital planning.
- Design and implement cost allocation frameworks for performance measurement.
- Develop performance measurement systems, including KPIs and financial dashboards, in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Support financial due diligence for significant capital projects and strategic initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to enhance revenue streams and improve financial sustainability.
- D. Treasury, Cash Management, and Investments
- Develop and lead capital structure, financing initiatives, and investment strategies to ensure alignment with long-term financial goals.
- Optimize the return on short-term cash and manage liquidity requirements.
- Shape long-term investment strategies for endowment-style portfolios and real assets.
- Manage currency exposures and implement FX hedging strategies.
- E. Risk Management & Compliance
- Oversee financial compliance policies and risk management frameworks across entities.
- Coordinate with legal teams in managing major disputes and regulatory matters.
- F. Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial insights into workflows.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements across entities.
- Promote a culture of financial accountability and performance-driven decision-making.
- G. Tax Strategy & Compliance
- Define and oversee a comprehensive tax planning strategy to ensure compliance with financial objectives.
- Maintain proactive relationships with tax authorities to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- H. Organizational Development & Expansion
- Design financial structuring for new initiatives and programmatic expansion.
- Oversee due diligence to support expansion into new operational areas.
- I. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Cultivate key relationships with funding agencies and institutional partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Communicate financial performance and strategies to internal and external stakeholders, including governing boards.
- Prepare and present financial reports and disclosures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and will require extensive international travel.
PROFILE
- Post-graduate qualifications / MBA.
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven leadership experience in a similar position (at least 10 years in a comparable role).
- Extensive senior management experience in complex organizational settings.
- High standards of professionalism, commitment, and integrity.
- Cultural sensitivity, with the capacity to adapt leadership and communication styles.
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate complex situations.
- Willingness to travel extensively.
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