Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Karachi

Client Overview

Our client is a publicly listed, diversified industrial group with operations spanning sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, power generation, alloy manufacturing, and liquid storage across multiple locations in Pakistan. The organization is recognized for strong financial governance, advanced technology adoption, and sustained operational growth. With a significant export footprint and a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, the company holds a strong and respected position within its industry.

Role Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and safeguarding the financial health of the organization. The role involves overseeing all financial operations, ensuring strong governance and controls, and partnering closely with the CEO and Board to support strategic decision-making governance, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

    1. Financial Strategy and Leadership

  • • Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and growth plans.

  • • Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to support expansion, diversification, and investment decisions.

  • • Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to executive management and the Board.

  • • Monitor economic trends, market conditions, and financial risks to ensure long-term sustainability.

    • 2. Financial Reporting and Compliance

    • • Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

    • • Ensure effective month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

    • • Maintain strong financial controls, accounting systems, and reporting frameworks.

    • • Oversee tax planning, statutory filings, and regulatory compliance obligations.

      • 3. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Management

      • • Lead corporate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

      • • Monitor financial performance against approved budgets, forecasts, and KPIs.

      • • Analyze financial trends, variances, risks, and improvement opportunities.

      • • Drive cost optimization, margin improvement, and working capital efficiency initiatives.

        • 4. Treasury, Capital, and Investment Management

        • • Manage treasury operations, cash flow planning, and banking relationships.

        • • Oversee capital allocation, investment evaluations, and financing structures.

        • • Lead capital-raising initiatives where required to support business growth.

        • • Ensure prudent liquidity management and optimal use of financial resources.

          • 5. Governance, Risk, and Internal Controls

          • • Establish and enforce robust internal control and enterprise risk management frameworks.

          • • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, audit, and financial governance requirements.

          • • Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure audit readiness and timely resolution of audit matters.

          • • Promote ethical, transparent, and disciplined financial practices across the organization.

            • 6. Board, Stakeholder, and Leadership Management

            • • Prepare and present financial performance reports and strategic analyses to the Board and senior leadership.

            • • Support Board committees in financial oversight and governance matters.

            • • Act as a trusted advisor to shareholders, senior management, and key stakeholders.

            • • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

              • Qualifications and Experience

              • • Minimum Education: Graduate

              • • Preferred Education: Graduate with specialization in Accounting or Finance

              • • Professional Certification: ACA or ACCA (Mandatory)

              • • Industry Experience: Manufacturing, Export, or Trading environments

              • • Total Experience: Minimum 10 years, including at least 2 years in a senior finance leadership role

              Technical Expertise

              • • Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools)

              • • Hands-on experience with ERP systems for financial management and reporting

              • • Exposure to Oracle Financial Systems or equivalent enterprise-grade platforms

              Core Competencies

              • • Strong strategic and commercial acumen

              • • Advanced financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting skills

              • • Proven leadership and people management capability

              • • Sound understanding of regulatory, audit, and compliance frameworks

              • • High level of integrity, ethics, and financial discipline

              • • Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and growth-focused environment

              Compensation and Benefits

              An attractive executive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and leadership capability. Details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

              How to Apply

              Interested professionals who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their application through link. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

              Confidentiality

              This search is being conducted with strict confidentiality. All applications and candidate information will be handled with the highest level of discretion.