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Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

MAG International PLC

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Finance

Accounting and Finance

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-06-10

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2025-07-12

Required Skills

analyse financial risk

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Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

Economics

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Job Description

MAG International Business Group is a diversified business conglomerate currently undergoing a strategic transformation from a traditional family-owned enterprise into a modern, structured, and growth-driven corporate entity. With operations spanning construction, real estate, import-export, and manufacturing, the company is entering a new phase of institutionalization and market expansion. To support this trajectory, MAG is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy, ensure robust financial management, optimize capital structures, and align financial operations with corporate objectives. The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team and a strategic advisor to the CEO.

Salary: Negotiable

Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning

  • Develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with MAG’s transformation and growth objectives.

  • Advise the CEO and board on investment planning, financial forecasting, and capital structuring to support organizational growth.

  • Drive alignment between financial planning and corporate priorities.

Financial Management & Capital Optimization

  • Lead corporate financing initiatives, including debt/equity financing, working capital management, and investment planning.

  • Manage banking and investor relationships to secure funding for current and future business initiatives.

  • Optimize the company’s capital structure for efficiency and sustainability.

Budgeting & Performance Management

  • Oversee the annual budgeting process, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and alignment with business goals.

  • Analyze and report variances, provide insights, and recommend corrective actions.

  • Drive performance management and cost control across all business units.

Financial Controls, Governance & Compliance

  • Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment and enforce financial policies and procedures.

  • Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and reporting standards.

  • Lead audit preparation and ensure transparency in financial operations.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

  • Deliver insightful financial analyses, forecasts, and dashboards to support strategic decision-making.

  • Contribute to product pricing, profitability analysis, and feasibility studies.

  • Support scenario analysis and risk modeling for key projects and new ventures.

Organizational Leadership

  • Build and lead a high-performing finance team; mentor and develop staff for succession and continuity.

  • Champion a performance-driven, accountable, and ethical financial culture.

  • Partner with other departments to ensure financial alignment with operational activities.

Job Requirements

Skills Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate financial acumen, strategic insight, and leadership in dynamic, multi-sector business environments. Key competencies include:

  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools.

  • Ability to manage complexity, drive change, and align financial strategy with business goals.

Job Requirements

Candidates most likely to succeed in this role typically possess:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CPA, ACCA, or MBA preferred).

  • A minimum of 5 years of senior-level financial management experience, preferably in diversified or growth-stage companies.

  • Demonstrated experience in capital management, financial restructuring, and risk management.

  • Exposure to technology-based, asset-intensive, or multi-sector operations is highly desirable.

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

How to Apply

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their application letter and CV through the following Email: debre5445@gmail.com . Please mention the specific position you are applying for on the subject line of your Email.  Candidates who do not follow the application instruction will not be considered.

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Economics

Skills Required

analyse financial risk

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