CDI - CFO GHANA - (F/H/X)

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Joining CANAL+ in Africa means becoming part of a dynamic ecosystem of more than 6,000 passionate professionals across the continent, working within several key entities:

1. CANAL+ Afrique: the Group’s historic business in Africa, a leading pay-TV operator offering a wide range of content, including sports, films, series, and local productions. Available in more than 20 countries, its mission is to make quality entertainment accessible to as many people as possible.
2. CANAL+ Advertising: our advertising sales house operating across Sub-Saharan Africa.
3. MultiChoice: the leading media company in English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking Africa through the DStv brand.
4. CANAL+ Telecom Africa: providing ultra-high-speed internet access across French-speaking and English-speaking Africa through the CANALBOX brand.
5. Production studios: located in Nigeria, Rwanda, and Côte d’Ivoire, placing local content creation at the heart of our operations.

Together, we work every day to connect, entertain, and inspire millions of households across Africa.

To launch our new entities and continue operating at our high standards, we are looking for our new Chief Financial Officer in this area. The CFO will have a major role in the strategic and operational management of the company's activities in finance, supply chain, human resources and procurement.

Leading a multidisciplinary team and reporting to the Group CFO and to the area General Manager, she/he is in charge of ensuring the financial health, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency of the area, as well as optimizing supply chain processes to support the company's growth objectives.

🎯 Your role and responsibilities

• Management of teams and service providers: accounting, treasury, controlling, human resources, logistics etc.

• Implement financial strategies to support the company's business objectives

• Business partner to the CEO, providing strategic financial insights, challenging business assumptions, and supporting informed decision-making to drive sustainable growth and operational performance

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Accounting, controlling and reporting: guarantee the reliability of the company's accounts, supervising the consolidation of financial data, drawing up cost accounting and company performance indicators and the company's budget and plan
• Treasury, credit, debt collection and relations with the banks
• Manage financial reporting to the shareholder, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations and international accounting standards
• Monitor and analyze the performance of the company in the area (sales, operations etc.) and identify areas for improvement
• Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions, tax authorities, and banks.
• In close collaboration with local and group HR department, oversee human resources functions, including recruitment, performance management and social relations
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies in collaboration with the HQ to optimize procurement and logistics operations.

🏆 And what about you?

• Higher education degree such as a Business School (ESC) with a specialization in Finance/Management

• Confirmed profile in finance and management control with solid team management experience
• 8 to 15 years of essential experience in the Telecom sector and/or consumer goods
• Fluent English required
• Geographic mobility and strong interest in Africa

Expected Behaviors:

• Excellent communication skills, strong persuasion abilities, and strong business acumen
• Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders and executive partners
• Capacity to adapt to new situations
• Analytical rigor
• Honesty and reliability

As an international media group, CANAL+ is fully aware of its environmental, social and ethical impact. Behind and in front of the camera, we champion ambitious, inclusive content creation that respects planetary boundaries.

🌍 We are decarbonising our industry.

🤝 We are discovering and promoting talent from all backgrounds while strengthening diversity on screen.

👊 We are expanding the accessibility of our content and fostering an inclusive workplace by supporting employees with disabilities through tailored accommodations throughout their journey with CANAL+.

If you are reading this job posting, it means you still have a chance to join us, and we have not yet found our rare gem!

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