Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

About the career opportunity:

The CBF seeks a dynamic and experienced Chief Finance Officer (CFO) with a proven record of success in leading financial management within virtual or decentralized organizations, with a particular emphasis on Conservation Trust Funds. The position will manage a team that is responsible for CBF’s Finance, IT, Investment, Procurement and Contract management and is expected to be full-time. CBF contracts are renewed annually, provided the incumbent continues to meet and/or exceed the objectives set and tasks agreed upon. CBF’s CFO will have a core fiduciary mandate to oversee CBF’s finances, including but not limited to the following essential functions of the role: − Lead the organization’s strategic direction in financial planning and management. − Support the long-term financial viability and compliance of the organization. − Advocate for and implement financial policies and practices that meet international standards and comply with all regulatory requirements. − Manage the finance team and functions, including financial management, accounting and reporting, treasury and investment management and all transactional activities.

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Expected Deliverables:

Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy that aligns with CBF’s mission and enhances long-term financial sustainability and compliance.
Implement robust financial systems and processes that increase efficiency, reduce manual workload and improve accuracy and transparency of financial reporting. − Work closely with and support the CBF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) while ensuring that the Board’s Executive Committee, especially the Treasurer, is fully informed of the financial status and strategic financial plans.
Play a pivotal role in risk management by developing and maintaining a comprehensive risk management framework to mitigate financial and operational risks.
The specific areas of focus for the role are:
- Financial management, including accounting, budgeting, internal controls, audits and treasury and cash management.
- Asset management, including capital markets, selection and review of investment managers and consultants, benchmarking and performance management and the formulation and revision of investment policies and guidelines.

These are critical functions for Conservation Trust Funds.

Budget:

Preference will be given to Caribbean nationals living in the Caribbean and they will receive a minimum payment of USD 95,000.00 annually (negotiable based on qualifications). The potential for an increase will depend on the availability of funds and performance.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a globally accredited university.
Master’s degree in economics, finance, or business management is an advantage.
Fully qualified and recognized accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Experience and Skills

Over seven years’ experience in a leadership role leading the finance function of a comparable organization.
Experience and knowledge of UK charity and non-profits financial management, reporting and compliance.
Strong understanding of company and charity accounting including statutory reporting requirements.
Proven experience of transformational leadership / change management and strategic financial planning.
Experience working internationally, across different jurisdictions.
Demonstrable experience with nonprofit Boards, donors and asset managers.
Knowledge of working with and reporting to donors.
Experience with Conservation Trust Funds would be a significant advantage.
The functional knowledge and technical experience necessary to lead the asset and investment management, IT, procurement, contracts and legal services within CBF.

Language and Writing Skills

Exemplary verbal and written skills in English. Advanced Spanish and/or French knowledge (conversational, reading and writing) is a strong asset.
Demonstrable reporting and writing capability and experience.

Management Skills:

Manage, support, and develop all functional specialist teams within the finance department, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Mentor and develop Finance team members using a supportive and collaborative approach: establish and monitor performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
Operational Efficiency: Implement technology solutions to automate and streamline financial processes. Review operational practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs without compromising the quality of financial management or controls.
Provide and coordinate CBF procurement activities, ensuring these functions align with financial and strategic objectives and CBF Policies.

Other Skills:

Interpersonal and communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse groups and organizations.
Proactive behaviour: Be highly energetic, self-starting, and communicate goals and objectives clearly. Ability to undertake actions, decisions, and achieve results in an independent manner and assume the responsibility for the actions taken.
Team focused: Capacity to resolve problems or conflicts in a consensual manner.
Learning: Ability to learn, innovate and integrate new knowledge and practices into the work and experience with developing and implementing new systems.
Adaptability: Ability to navigate complexity and accept uncertainty.