The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for strategic financial leadership, capital allocation discipline, liquidity management, financial governance, and value creation across the Group's upstream exploration & production assets and midstream infrastructure investments. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a leading organization operating across the Oil & Gas (Upstream & Midstream) and Energy sector.
IMPORTANT: Candidates must have strong, proven experience in Oil & Gas / Energy (Upstream & Midstream) to be considered.
Requirements (Mandatory)
- 15–20+ years of finance leadership experience
- Minimum 8–10 years in Oil & Gas / Energy (Upstream & Midstream – Mandatory)
- Experience in project finance, joint ventures, and multi-country operations
- Strong exposure to capital projects, financing, and M&A
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Capital Allocation
- Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with production and infrastructure growth
- Lead investment decisions across exploration, field development, pipelines, and acquisitions
- Evaluate investments using NPV, IRR, and sensitivity analysis
- Optimize portfolio through divestments, restructuring, and contract renegotiation
Financing & Liquidity Management
- Structure and manage reserve-based lending, project finance, bonds/sukuk, and equity funding
- Maintain banking and investor relationships
- Oversee liquidity planning and hedging (oil price, FX, interest rates)
Planning & Performance Management
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Monitor performance (cost per barrel, EBITDA, cash flow)
- Provide insights on profitability, break-even, and capital efficiency
JV & Contract Governance
- Manage PSC/EPSA, JOA, and infrastructure agreements
- Ensure compliance with cost recovery, profit sharing, and partner reporting
- Handle JV audits and financial disputes
Accounting & Compliance
- Oversee financial reporting (IFRS / US GAAP)
- Manage asset accounting, impairment, and provisions
- Strengthen internal controls and audit processes
Tax & Treasury
- Manage cross-border tax structures and compliance
- Oversee cash flow, funding, receivables, and covenant compliance
Risk & Stakeholder Management
- Lead financial risk management (commodity, liquidity, political risks)
- Manage relationships with shareholders, lenders, and partners
Leadership
- Build and lead high-performing finance teams
- Drive finance transformation and talent development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Finance / Accounting / Economics
- CA / CPA / ACCA / CMA (preferred)
- MBA (Finance / Strategy) is an advantage
Core Skills
- Financial strategy & capital allocation
- Oil & Gas fiscal and project economics
- Treasury, hedging, and structured finance
- Stakeholder management and leadership
