Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO)

Job Description

Title: Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO)

Company Name: A Large-Scale, Vertically Integrated Apparel & Textiles Group

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 18 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Telecommunication, Garments, Textile, Buying House, Pharmaceutical/Medicine Companies, Group of Companies, Packaging Industry, Garments Accessories, Tiles/Ceramic, Spinning

• Masters

• Master’s degree in finance or accounting from any reputable university. Such as Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University or any reputed foreign university.
• Must be an FCA (Fellow Chartered Accountant). Having FCMA or other relevant professional degrees will be an added advantage.

• At least 18 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Telecommunication, Garments, Textile, Buying House, Pharmaceutical/Medicine Companies, Group of Companies, Packaging Industry, Garments Accessories, Tiles/Ceramic, Spinning

• 18 - 25 years of progressive senior finance leadership experience in large diversified companies, manufacturing conglomerates, or multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in treasury management, corporate finance, group consolidation, ERP or financial systems, and strategic financial planning.
• Deep knowledge of the regulatory environment and exposure to global business practices.
• Proven ability to partner with Boards and top executives, and lead cross-functional and multi-location teams.

Key Competencies

• Strategic financial leadership and long-term value focus
• Strong business acumen and analytical abilities
• Governance, compliance, and risk management expertise
• Stakeholder and relationship management, including banks and external partners
• Process automation, digital finance, and ERP proficiency
• Robust decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills

A. Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning

• Develop and implement the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability objectives.
• Lead annual and multi-year financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across all Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
• Provide insights to support new investments, joint ventures, global expansions, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Evaluate capital structuring options and recommend optimal funding models.

B. Financial Management & Reporting

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting according to IFRS, local regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee group consolidation, cash flow management, treasury operations, and capital allocation.
• Drive profitability analysis, cost optimization, and group-wide financial efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and provide regular performance updates to the Board and Executive Leadership.

C. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk management, covering financial, operational, regulatory, and supply-chain risks.
• Ensure statutory compliance with tax, VAT, customs, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure prompt closure of audit observations.

D. Business Partnering & Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with CEOs/COOs/Heads of SBUs to drive business performance, margin improvement, and operational discipline.
• Champion digital transformation in finance, including ERP enhancements, analytics, and automation initiatives.
• Co-ordinate financial activities across SBUs, focusing on cost control, inventory management, and working capital optimization.
• Support strategic operational decisions with robust financial modelling and scenario analysis.

E. Stakeholder Relations & External Interface

• Build strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, regulatory authorities, investors, and external partners.
• Lead fundraising efforts, debt structuring, refinancing, and major financial negotiations.
• Represent the organization in audits, board meetings, investor briefings, and financial reviews.
• Promote the organization’s financial credibility through transparent communications with stakeholders.

F. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Build and lead a high-performing finance leadership team across group and business units.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and the continuous enhancement of skills within the finance function.
• Foster a culture emphasizing integrity, transparency, performance, and accountability.
• Align finance teams with group strategy, values, and governance principles.

• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2