Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Job Description
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership to Development Bank Ghana (DBG). This role is responsible for shaping financial strategy, ensuring financial sustainability, and supporting the Bank’s development mandate.

## 📍 Localisation
The CFO oversees all financial operations, ensures financial integrity, optimizes resource allocation, and delivers critical financial insights to guide executive decision-making. The role also supports the CEO, Board, and senior management by ensuring all business decisions are grounded in sound financial analysis while safeguarding the financial health of the Bank.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Strategic Financial Leadership
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with DBG’s mandate and long-term goals
Provide financial advisory support to the CEO, Board, and senior management
Lead development of financial policies, procedures, and systems
Ensure optimal capital allocation
Translate strategic objectives into financial plans and targets
- 2. Financial Planning and Analysis
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decisions
Lead scenario planning for economic uncertainties
Develop performance metrics and reporting frameworks
Ensure financial insights reflect both financial returns and development impact
- 3. Financial Control and Reporting
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with standards
Oversee statutory and regulatory reporting
Safeguard organizational assets
Promote transparency and accountability
- 4. Financial Risk Management
Identify and manage financial risks in collaboration with Risk Management
Develop and implement financial risk policies
Monitor and report financial risks
Integrate risk management into financial decisions
Support enterprise risk governance
- 5. Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Relations
Ensure compliance with financial regulations
Maintain relationships with regulators and financial partners
Lead engagements with auditors, rating agencies, and institutions
Represent DBG in financial matters with government and partners
Build investor and funding relationships
- 6. Team Leadership and Development
Lead and develop the finance team
Build financial capacity across the organization
Ensure adequate staffing and systems
Drive continuous improvement in finance processes
Mentor finance professionals
- 7. Governance and Advisory
Provide financial insights to the Board and committees
Participate in governance and strategic forums
Advise on financial implications of initiatives
Support development finance policy dialogue
Contribute to thought leadership
- 8. Interdepartmental Collaboration
Work with Treasury on financial planning
Coordinate with Risk Management on risk oversight
Partner with business units on development initiatives
Support investment evaluation processes
Align financial strategy with organizational strategy

## 🧠 Profil recherché
Education & Professional Qualifications
Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Financial Management, or related field
Professional certification (e.g., ICAG, ACCA, CFA) required
Additional qualification in Development Finance is an advantage

## 💼 Expérience
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in finance or development banking
At least 8 years in an executive management role
Proven experience as a CFO or in a similar role
Strong background in financial risk management
Experience in development finance or banking sector
Knowledge of development banking ecosystem
Experience in treasury, capital markets, and liquidity management
Experience in fundraising (regional or international)
Exposure to international or emerging markets

## 🛠️ Compétences requises
Strong leadership and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability
High level of emotional intelligence and resilience
Strong interpersonal and people management skills
Ability to work with executive leadership and boards
Results-driven with a high-performance mindset
Commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles
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