About Our Client \nOur Client is a well-established Group with a strong focus on entertainment, operating across retail, hospitality, and food & beverage.
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Role Overview \nThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a pivotal part of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic direction and financial oversight across a multi-brand business. This leadership role will drive financial performance, promote operational excellence, and ensure robust corporate governance across the Group’s retail, F&B, and hospitality operations. The CFO will also play a key role in evaluating growth initiatives and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Financial Leadership: Guide financial strategy in alignment with business goals, advising the CEO and Board on financial planning and performance.
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Reporting and Analysis: Lead the preparation of detailed financial reports and forecasts that highlight key performance trends.
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Cash and Capital Management: Oversee liquidity planning, capital allocation, and cash flow optimisation across all business units.
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Team Development: Direct and inspire the finance team, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development.
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Budgeting and Planning: Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all entities.
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Compliance and Governance: Ensure strict adherence to fiscal obligations and maintain strong internal governance frameworks.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Manage critical relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
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System Oversight: Strengthen financial systems, internal controls, and process efficiency, including payroll, invoicing, and reporting functions.
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Board Reporting: Present financial insights and commercial recommendations at Board and executive meetings.
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Regulatory Awareness: Stay informed of developments in financial regulation and tax law, ensuring business readiness.
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Technology Leadership: Oversee the Group’s IT operations to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and data security protocols.
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Performance Monitoring: Track and assess business unit performance using key metrics and KPIs.
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Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes
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Education: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent). A Master’s degree in Finance or Accountancy is considered an asset.
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Experience: At least 10 years of senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a group structure covering hospitality, F&B, or retail sectors.
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Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
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Communication Skills: Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
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Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative and approachable, with a talent for building trust and effective relationships.
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Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial software; familiarity with Shireburn, Opera PMS, and Simphony is advantageous.
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Organisation: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Self-Motivated: Driven, proactive, and results-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility.
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Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a capability to interpret complex data and develop practical solutions.
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What's on Offer
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Compensation: A competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
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Working Hours: Full-time role with senior-level responsibilities and flexibility as required.
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Other Benefits: The role offers a car allowance, mobile and line for business use, free parking, staff meals, dining discounts, global hotel stay benefits, and access to professional development programmes.
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Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and expanding company.
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