Manufacturing & ProductionFood & Beverage ProductionFull time
3 Nov
Chief Financial Officer - FMCG/F&B
Luanda, Zambia
Competitive Salary with Expat Benefits
Full time
We are hiring an experienced and commercially driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for an established and growing manufacturing and FMCG organization in Angola.
This is a strategic, Board-level position reporting directly to the Owner/CEO, with responsibility for financial strategy, treasury, corporate financing, investments, taxation, compliance and corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership: Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, group-readiness initiatives, financial reporting and performance management.
Treasury & Banking: Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, credit facilities, foreign exchange exposure and working capital.
Corporate Finance & Investments: Evaluate new ventures, factory expansions, greenfield/brownfield projects and investment opportunities, including financial modelling and funding structures.
Cash & Capital Optimisation: Negotiate competitive borrowing facilities and optimise surplus cash deployment within established risk limits.
Financial Controls & ERP: Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, reporting systems and ERP-based financial processes.
Taxation & Compliance: Oversee statutory compliance, taxation, external audits, legal matters, corporate affairs and regulatory requirements.
Strategic Business Partnering: Work closely with the Owner/CEO and Board on business strategy, profitability, investment decisions and risk management.
Team Leadership: Lead and develop finance, treasury, tax, IT and compliance functions, establishing scalable processes for future group-level responsibilities.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified CA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent — mandatory.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior financial leadership responsibilities.
Strong background in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial operations or diversified business groups preferred.
Proven experience in treasury management, corporate banking, FX, working capital and financial controls.
Experience in project financing, investment appraisal, CAPEX planning and business expansion.
Hands-on involvement in ERP implementation, financial reporting improvements and process transformation.
Good understanding of taxation, statutory compliance, legal oversight and corporate governance.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to advise and challenge senior management on strategic decisions.
Experience working in Africa or other complex emerging markets is highly desirable.
Angola market knowledge, Portuguese language skills and UAE banking exposure are advantageous.
Career Growth
The successful candidate will initially take complete financial leadership responsibility for the operating company. Subject to achieving agreed first-year performance objectives, the role offers potential elevation to Group CFO, extending responsibility across 5–7 group companies.