About the Role
Alan & Grant is recruiting on behalf of an innovative real estate development company dedicated to resolving the housing deficit in Africa. We are seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic and financial leadership for all company operations, including project financing, investment modelling, property sales revenue, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and complex project financial modelling.
- Oversee financial reporting, audits, regulatory compliance, and real estate tax frameworks.
- Manage investment analysis, capital structuring, project funding, and cash flow optimisation.
- Provide strategic financial insights on property development, land acquisition, and sales performance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to ensure strong corporate governance and accountability.
- Conduct feasibility studies and comprehensive financial due diligence for new property developments.
- Develop robust risk management frameworks and oversee effective mitigation strategies.
- Manage strategic relationships with commercial banks, private equity investors, and financial institutions.
- Implement stringent cost-control systems and continuous financial performance tracking.
- Drive digital transformation within the finance department, including automation and ERP optimisation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) and professional certification such as ACCA, ICAN, CFA, or CIBN are required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance leadership, with a strong preference for real estate, investment, or asset management backgrounds.
- Demonstrated expertise in project financing, feasibility studies, and applicable real estate financial regulations.
- Proven track record of managing large budgets, complex portfolios, and enterprise risk frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency with enterprise resource planning and financial management systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or Dynamics 365.
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, negotiation, and executive stakeholder engagement skills.
- Competitive and attractive executive compensation package.
- Performance-based bonuses and financial incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for self and family.
- Opportunities to directly influence the future of African real estate and urban housing development.
- Dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative executive work environment.