Forvis Mazars in Tunisia is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer for one of its clients, an international agri-food industry based in Greater Tunis.

Main Purpose of Job:

• Playing critical role in shaping the company's financial future and contributing to its strategic goals.
• Responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, cash flow management, and investment strategy.
• Playing key role in risk management, ensuring that the company's financial practices are in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and leading the company's financial strategy, aligning it with long-term business goals.
• Overseeing the company's financial operations, including accounting, treasury, tax, and corporate finance functions.
• Leading the financial planning and analysis efforts, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis.
• Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial reports to the executive team and board of directors.
• Managing relationships with financial institutions, shareholders, and external partners.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to the company's financial activities.
• Drive the company's capital strategy, including capital raising, capital allocation, and investment decisions.
• Leading and mentoring the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Participating in key strategic decisions as a member of the executive leadership team.

Key Relationships:

• Board
• Managers / Supervisors / Officers
• Employees
• Customers
• Shareholders
• Banking relationships

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA or relevant advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of financial experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or equivalent senior financial managerial position.
• Proven track record of success in financial management and leadership within a high-growth organization.
• Excellent level of English and French and good command of Arabic.

Personal Attributes and Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial regulations, corporate financial law, risk management practices, and the financial markets.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with executive teams, board members, and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Experience in fundraising, investor relations, and financial negotiations.
• Ability to foster an environment of teamwork to ensure that all products are delivered on time and company goals are met.
• Proficiency with appropriate finance related software and applications and modern IT systems.
• Strong initiative and ability to work alone and take a lead when hurdles arise or when tasks require completion.
• Ability to plan and stay ahead of the game and ensuring that plans are clearly labelled out for everyone to follow.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing environment and reacting quickly to meet challenges.