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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Pasos al Exito (PAE) is responsible for implementing the company’s financial strategies, ensuring its growth, sustainability, and profitability. The CFO is in charge of overseeing PAE’s financial operations, making decisions based on the company’s financial stability, and providing timely information for decision-making. The CFO is responsible for implementing budgeting processes throughout the company together with the CEO/CRO, preparing the annual financial report and quarterly financial reports. This position identifies investment opportunities, develops cash flow, financial projections, and profitability reports for each business unit. The CFO meets with the CEO to discuss best practices for the company’s finances and develop strategic plans to improve overall financial health and preserve the company’s future.

Position Specs

Position

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Level

L4

Leader

COO

Category

Full time

Position Details

Essential Tasks

  • Develop and implement financial strategies to support PAE’s overall objectives.
  • Create long-term financial plans, forecasts, and budgets, controlling their execution periodically.
  • Align financial objectives with business growth and operational strategies.
  • Prepare financial reports and analyses and communicate financial performance and strategic recommendations.
  • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks and create and oversee internal controls.
  • Financially evaluate new investments and projects.
  • Act as key advisor to the CEO/CRO and board of directors on financial matters.

Responsibilities

  • Support the CEO in pursuing the company’s strategic financial objectives.
  • Assist the CEO/CRO in developing financial plans aimed at sustainably increasing company profits.
  • Identify investment opportunities and manage mergers and acquisitions.
  • Present financial reports to the CEO.
  • Continuously monitor financial indicators (KPIs), encouraging alternative solutions in case of significant deviations between planned and actual execution, sharing an executive summary with the CEO.
  • Efficiently manage the company’s financial resources.
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of accounting and financial figures.
  • Manage accounting procedures.
  • Build a culture of ethics and good financial practices, promoting savings and elimination of superfluous or petty expenses.
  • Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Develop growth plans to increase company profits while reducing expenses.
  • Build and lead the financial team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Incorporate AI in financial management.
  • Live and promote the PAE mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications & Skills

  • University degree in finance, accounting or similar field, preferably with a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are desirable
  • Strong experience in a financial leadership role
  • Extensive experience in a leadership position with proven ability to manage large-scale projects and oversee a company’s long-term objectives
  • Results-oriented strategic thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proven analytical, leadership, risk assessment, communication skills, etc.
  • Proven track record of honesty, confidentiality, and strong ethical values