Group Chief Financial Officer

Mayberry Group Limited is seeking a highly experienced and strategic CFO to drive the financial vision and ensure operational excellence across the company.

Mayberry Group Limited is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive the financial vision and ensure operational excellence across the company. The Group CFO will be pivotal in designing and implementing a forward-thinking financial strategy, setting performance metrics, and establishing a rigorous framework of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the highest level of financial accuracy and compliance. This role demands extensive expertise in financial investments and financial management, as well as a strong understanding of IFRS standards, SOX compliance, and the regulatory landscape, including requirements set by the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ), Financial Services Commission (FSC), and Jamaica Central Securities Depository (JCSD).

The Group CFO will oversee finance operations, including consolidated financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, and auditing, while actively participating in executive-level decision-making. This individual will guide and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing leadership to the subsidiary CFOs and the Group Financial Controller, ensuring consistency and excellence across all financial functions. Additionally, the Group CFO will play a key role in investor relations, managing communications with investors and analysts, preparing detailed financial reports, and leading investor presentations.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in senior financial leadership, exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and the interpersonal skills to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. If you have the vision, expertise, and commitment to drive financial growth and governance at Mayberry Group Limited, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership and Planning:

• Shape the company’s future direction, providing tactical financial guidance to support growth.
• Develop and execute comprehensive financial and tax strategies.
• Design and enforce financial policies and internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity at both the group and subsidiary levels.

• Financial Reporting and Consolidation:

• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements in alignment with IFRS.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

• FP&A and Budgeting:

• Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with subsidiaries and third-party accountants on annual budgets and financial plans.

• Compliance and Audit:

• Manage external audits, ensuring SOX compliance and stringent internal controls at subsidiary levels.
• Ensure adherence to Bank of Jamaica (BoJ), Financial Services Commission (FSC), and Jamaica Central Securities Depository (JCSD) regulations.

• Investor Relations:

• Build and maintain relationships with investors, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Lead financial analyst calls and investor communications, including earnings releases and presentations.

• Internal Controls and Risk Management:

• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Conduct periodic assessments of internal controls, making improvements as needed.

• Operations:

• Serve as a key decision-maker within the Executive team, overseeing the accounting department and the financial operations of subsidiaries.
• Manage third-party relationships, including banking and outsourced functions.

Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or ACCA certification required.

• Experience:

• Proven experience as CFO, financial officer or relevant role.
• Minimum of 10 years in senior financial management, with expertise in consolidated financial statements, FP&A, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Prior audit experience of at least 7 years and in-depth knowledge of IFRS and regulatory requirements in Jamaica.
• Proven background in financial investments, corporate financial law, risk management practices, and the securities industry.

• Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships with investors, analysts, and executive team members.
• Exceptional analytical, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software, and relevant financial applications.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
• Ability to manage complex financial operations, lead cross-functional teams, and communicate financial results effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2024

“We thank all applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted”