Chief Financial Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Drive the company's financial planning, forecasting, and strategy.
• Ensure financial procedures and systems are in place and are regularly updated to meet current and future business needs.

Investment Management:

• Oversee the management, performance, and risk of personal investments in venture capital, private equity, and real estate.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, revenue/ cost analysis, and market/industry trends.

Business Analysis & Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for our Business and personal investments.
• Analyze complex financial data and provide timely recommendations to the executive team.
• Lead the development and implementation of live dashboards to provide real-time insights into business performance.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Build and maintain relationships with partners, stakeholders, investors, and financial institutions.
• Represent the company in negotiations with financial institutions, auditors, public officials, etc.

Banking & Financing:

• Work closely with banks and financial institutions to secure optimal loan agreements and financing options.
• Manage the company's financial obligations, ensuring timely repayment and favorable terms.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

• Identify potential acquisition targets and lead M&A initiatives.
• Oversee due diligence processes, negotiate terms, and integrate acquired entities.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Oversee the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring professional growth.

Risk Management:

• Ensure that the company’s risk management policies and procedures are in compliance with current legislation and best practices.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee the financial operations of the restaurant locations, ensuring profitability and efficient operations.

Desired Behaviors:

1. Strategic Thinker: Proactively seeks opportunities for growth and improvement within the Business and the personal investment portfolio.
2. Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, optimizing work processes.
3. Communicative: Expresses ideas and thoughts clearly and tactfully, understanding different stakeholders' needs.
4. Leadership: Inspires and motivates teams to perform at a high level, fostering a culture of collaboration.
5. Integrity: Upholds ethical standards, demonstrating honesty in every action and communication.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field; MBA / CA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA).
• Proven experience as a CFO or relevant role in a comparable industry.
• Previous experience in investment banking, consulting, and M&A activities.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, data visualization tools, and dashboard creation.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Growth in Business Revenue: Year-over-year increase in overall revenue from all business verticals.
• Investment Portfolio ROI: Return on Investment (ROI) for personal investments in venture capital, private equity, and real estate.
• Cost Management: Reduction in unnecessary business expenditures and improved operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Feedback score from key stakeholders, partners, and investors.
• Live Dashboard Implementation: Timely rollout and user adoption rate of live business performance dashboards.
• M&A Success Rate: Successful integration and ROI of acquired entities.