CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) @ PLACON HR SERVICES
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for a growing beverages business in Tanzania. This role will be instrumental in driving financial performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting regional expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure the business remains on a path of sustainable growth.
As a key member of the executive team, you will oversee cost control, profitability analysis, and working capital management. You will also be expected to strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks while managing vital banking relationships and investor reporting. This is a leadership role with high strategic impact, offering executive-level influence in a fast-growing African beverages market.
As a key member of the executive team, you will oversee cost control, profitability analysis, and working capital management. You will also be expected to strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks while managing vital banking relationships and investor reporting. This is a leadership role with high strategic impact, offering executive-level influence in a fast-growing African beverages market.
Key Requirements
Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is mandatory.
Minimum of 10 to 15+ years of senior-level finance leadership experience.
Prior professional exposure to beverages, FMCG, or manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
Strong expertise in financial strategy, commercial finance, and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience working within African markets is considered a significant added advantage.
Demonstrated ability to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles.
Expertise in cost control, profitability analysis, and efficient working capital management.
Ability to manage complex banking relationships, fundraising initiatives, and investor reporting.
Capacity to develop and strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to align financial plans with business growth objectives.