CFO (Retail Business)-Angola Location

Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) -Retail Business

Budget;- 11000-12000 USD monthly & Benefits

Location;-Angola

Education :- CA is mandatory

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company’s operations, strategic growth, and long-term sustainability. This role requires a commercially astute leader with a strong grasp of FMCG industry dynamics—particularly in retail, wholesale, and distribution—capable of balancing financial discipline with agility in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors based on financial analysis, projections, cost identification, and revenue/expense management.
• Drive profitability and sustainable growth across retail, wholesale, and distribution divisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

2. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial statements, management reports, and performance dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Manage working capital, liquidity, and cash flow to support operational efficiency and expansion plans.

3. Business Performance & Operational Excellence

• Partner with sales, procurement, and operations teams to optimize pricing, margins, and inventory turnover.
• Monitor key business metrics such as sales per store, SKU profitability, inventory days, and credit cycles.
• Implement cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across supply chain and distribution functions.
• Oversee financial systems implementation and data integrity in ERP and POS environments.

4. Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Oversee insurance, credit control, and debt management policies.

5. Strategic Growth & Investment

• Evaluate new business opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Conduct financial due diligence and support capital investment decisions.
• Drive initiatives for business expansion, digital transformation, and profitability enhancement.
• Manage capital structure, fundraising, and investor relations where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• MBA in Finance or Strategic Management will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 20–25 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• At least 8 years in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, or GM – Finance) within an FMCG, retail, or wholesale environment.
• Proven track record in managing complex supply chain and distribution-driven financial models.
• Experience in ERP implementation and financial automation preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Deep understanding of FMCG business dynamics including pricing, trade margins, distribution costs, and retail operations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• High integrity, transparency, and commitment to governance and ethical standards.
• Hands-on, agile, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth and profitability targets.
• Working capital efficiency (inventory turnover, receivables, and payables).
• Cost-to-sales ratio and margin improvement.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Compliance and audit performance.
• Return on Investment (ROI) and capital efficiency.