A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the Group Chief Financial Officer of an international holding, ideally based in Cyprus and/or London. This is a key strategic partner role to the CEO and the Board of Directors, responsible for building and leading the financial function of a multi-jurisdictional holding structure. The CFO ensures financial stability, transparent reporting, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation for shareholders.
Responsibilities
- Financial Strategy & Corporate Leadership
- Define and lead the Group’s financial strategy across all operating and holding entities within a multi-jurisdictional group of companies (~10 entities: Cyprus, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Switzerland, UAE)
- Provide strategic advice to the CEO and the Board on corporate structuring, business efficiency, and capital allocation.
- Lead M&A transactions and strategic projects: financial due diligence, valuation, and integration.
- Develop and implement Group-wide financial policies (Expense Reimbursement, Corporate Card Usage, Travel & Entertainment).
- Treasury & Liquidity Management
- Oversee all Group bank accounts across jurisdictions; ensure transparency and accuracy of all financial transactions
- Manage liquidity, optimise cash flow and interest income, and maintain strong relationships with international banking partners.
- Supervise loan and debt facilities; ensure covenant compliance and optimisation of the cost of capital.
- Approve all payments and credit exposures at the Group level.
- Operations, Systems & Technology
- Ensure strict internal controls, tax compliance, and accuracy of accounting across all entities.
- Lead ERP/accounting systems implementation, integration of fund management platforms, and a unified data warehouse.
- Oversee supplier contracts from a financial perspective; verify the accuracy of charges.
- Build and develop a high-performing international finance team (Financial Controllers in the UK/Cyprus, Senior Accountant).
- Regulatory Compliance, Tax & Reporting
- Oversee tax obligations (VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing) in Cyprus, UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland, UAE.
- Prepare consolidated management reporting, quarterly Executive Committee packs, and Board reporting.
- Act as the primary contact for auditors; supervise statutory accounts and annual audits.
- Ensure compliance with financial covenants and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and monitor strategic risk reports for the Executive Committee and the Board.
- Jurisdiction-Specific Oversigh
- United Kingdom: SMCR responsibilities:
- SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) — adequacy of governance, systems and controls.
- SMF17 (MLRO) — anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention; SAR submissions; AML training for employees.
- FCA reporting (Reg Data, FCA Connect) — accurate and timely submissions (ICARA, AIFMD, REP-CRIM, remuneration reports, etc.).
- Cyprus: VAT and corporate tax filings, transfer pricing, cash flow management.
- Switzerland: Coordination of management reporting and audits with local providers.
- Luxembourg: Supervision of statutory and consolidated reporting obligations.
- UAE: Oversight of compliance and reporting.
Key Skills
- At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership, including a minimum of 5 years in Asset Management and/or Wealth Management.
- Proven experience in multi-jurisdictional holding structures.
- Experience in preparation, consolidation, and audit of financial statements.
- Strong knowledge of tax, corporate, and regulatory environments in Cyprus, Luxembourg, Ireland, UK, Switzerland, UAE.
- Experience in M&A and integration of international companies.
- Background in Big4 or Tier-1 consultancy is an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP.
- Strategic mindset combined with operational discipline and hands-on involvement.
- Advanced skills in ERP, accounting, and financial systems.
- Strong leadership capabilities, proven ability to build teams and manage cross-border collaboration.
- Higher education in Finance/Economics.
- Professional qualifications CFA, CPA, ACCA (mandatory or in progress).
- English — fluent.
- Additional languages (Russian, French, German) are an advantage.
Job Advantages
- Reports directly to the CEO.
- Member of the Executive Committee.
- Presents quarterly results to the Board of Directors.
- Competitive Remuneration
- Location: Cyprus (ideally) or London.
- Cyprus work visa sponsorship, if required.
