Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Manufacturing & Warehousing

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic financial leadership for a manufacturing and warehousing organization operating in Accra and the Tema region. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will shape financial strategy, support regional expansion, and ensure robust financial governance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy aligned with corporate and regional growth goals.
• Advise the CEO on financial planning, investments, risk management, and growth opportunities.
• Lead long‑term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Ghanaian statutory requirements.
• Monitor profitability across business units, branches, product lines and channels.
• Lead capital structuring, fundraising and financing strategies, including development finance and cross‑border funding.
• Manage liquidity, working capital, banking relationships and foreign‑exchange planning for imports and supplier payments.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as the Ghana Revenue Authority and Bank of Ghana.
• Drive cost efficiency across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement and retail operations.
• Structure and manage multinational pharmaceutical partnerships and support government collaborations across Africa.

Required profile

• Executive‑level professional with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in financial leadership within manufacturing, warehousing or related sectors.
• Experience handling mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and cross‑border market entry.
• Strong understanding of Ghanaian statutory requirements and international accounting standards.

Required skills

• IFRS compliance