Chief Financial Officer at Robert Walters

Success in this role necessitates not only technical expertise but also an unwavering commitment to developing talent and fostering consensus among stakeholders from varied backgrounds.

• Provide visionary leadership in the digital transformation of financial operations by championing automation initiatives, integrating sophisticated cloud-based ERP solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, and employing advanced analytics to facilitate scalable global activities.
• Direct the formulation and execution of comprehensive financial strategies that are congruent with both domestic and international objectives, encompassing multi-jurisdictional fiscal policies, currency risk mitigation, and judicious capital allocation to enhance shareholder value.
• Supervise enterprise-wide financial governance by ensuring meticulous adherence to international accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP), tax regulations, and statutory frameworks whilst proactively addressing legal and reputational risks.
• Promote performance optimisation by aligning financial key performance indicators with overarching business objectives, utilising predictive analytics and artificial intelligence-driven insights to elevate profitability and operational excellence.
• Design and institutionalise a robust global risk management framework that systematically identifies, quantifies, and mitigates financial, operational, geopolitical, and ESG-related risks across diverse markets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the board and executive leadership by translating complex financial information into lucid insights that underpin corporate strategy, governance decisions, and sustainability endeavours.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to ensure prudent resource stewardship and informed investment decisions that secure the organisation’s enduring financial health.
• Cultivate a culture of perpetual improvement within the finance function by encouraging intellectual curiosity and experimentation with emerging technologies to address organisational challenges.
• Support the establishment of strategic direction through comprehensive analysis of systemic information pertaining to resources, market dynamics, organisational values, and evolving economic or regulatory landscapes.
• Foster empowerment within the team by delegating authority beyond conventional boundaries to expedite outcomes and nurture individual potential.
• A Chartered Accountant qualification (CA) accompanied by no fewer than ten years’ post-articles experience within commerce or industry is requisite for this appointment. Manufacturing experience will be desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of financial reporting standards (including IFRS or GAAP) together with familiarity with pertinent regulatory requirements is essential.
• Highly developed analytical capabilities are required for interpreting complex financial data into actionable insights that underpin strategic decision-making processes.
• Exceptional communication skills coupled with refined interpersonal abilities are indispensable for effective collaboration across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional fiscal policies—including currency risk mitigation—and capital allocation is highly advantageous for optimising shareholder returns.
• Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing enterprise-wide financial governance whilst proactively addressing legal or reputational risks is vital for this position.
• A proven record in establishing global risk management frameworks that address financial, operational, geopolitical or ESG-related risks is considered beneficial.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing or analogous industries would be advantageous given the operational context of this role.
• Certification or practical experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations is preferred; however, an eagerness to acquire new technological proficiencies is equally valued.
• The ability to foster a culture characterised by intellectual curiosity,actively seeking novel technological experiences and demonstrate adaptability during periods of transition is expected.