Chief Financial officer

Job Description : 8) CFO INDONESIA An exceptional opportunity awaits an accomplished finance professional to join a leading force in Indonesia’s nickel and shipping sector as Chief Financial Officer. This pivotal executive role offers the chance to shape the financial future of a company at the forefront of operational excellence and sustainable industry growth. As part of the senior leadership team, you will be instrumental in driving strategic financial initiatives and ensuring compliance. What you'll do: As Chief Financial Officer based in Jakarta, you will play an integral role in steering all aspects of the company’s financial health. Your day-to-day responsibilities will encompass everything from overseeing complex accounting operations to developing innovative strategies that fuel sustainable growth. You will work hand-in-hand with executive leaders—particularly the CEO and company owners—to provide actionable insights derived from rigorous analysis. By championing best practices in reporting and compliance while optimising capital allocation and funding strategies, you will help secure the organisation’s position as an industry leader. Your expertise in implementing ERP solutions such as SAP will be crucial for enhancing process efficiency and control frameworks. Additionally, you will nurture a talented finance team whose collective efforts drive operational excellence. Success in this role means not only safeguarding assets but also enabling transformative change that supports both immediate goals and long-term ambitions. Oversee all core financial functions including accounting operations, budgeting processes, cash flow management, tax compliance, treasury activities, and comprehensive financial planning and analysis. Develop and execute forward-thinking financial strategies that align with organisational objectives while supporting sustainable business expansion. Provide insightful recommendations to the CEO and company owners by leveraging advanced financial analysis, forecasting models, and scenario planning. Lead timely and accurate financial reporting for internal stakeholders and external parties, ensuring adherence to local regulations as well as international accounting standards. Optimise capital structure by evaluating funding options, managing relationships with banks, and enhancing working capital efficiency across the business. Drive the implementation and effective utilisation of SAP or other ERP systems to streamline financial processes, strengthen controls, and improve data integrity. Liaise proactively with external auditors, tax consultants, regulatory authorities, and banking partners to ensure full compliance and maintain strong professional networks. Champion risk assessment initiatives by establishing robust internal controls that safeguard assets and support sound decision-making throughout the organisation. Support investment appraisals, cost optimisation projects, and long-term strategic planning efforts that underpin continued business growth. Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing finance team dedicated to delivering results through collaboration, continuous learning, and shared accountability. What you bring: To excel as Chief Financial Officer in this dynamic environment, you bring extensive experience navigating complex financial landscapes within large-scale industrial settings. Your background includes significant time spent collaborating closely with business owners or family-run enterprises where trustworthiness and interpersonal sensitivity are highly valued. You have honed your technical acumen through exposure to world-class standards at leading accounting firms while also mastering practical applications of ERP platforms like SAP. Your approach combines analytical rigour with empathetic communication—enabling you to build consensus among diverse stakeholders. A deep understanding of regulatory frameworks ensures your advice is always grounded in compliance best practices. Above all else, your passion for nurturing talent sets you apart: you foster environments where teams thrive through mutual support, ongoing development opportunities, and shared responsibility for achieving outstanding results. A minimum of 20 years’ progressive experience in finance or accounting roles within shipping, mining, logistics or related industrial sectors is essential for this position. Demonstrated track record of working directly with company owners or local conglomerate groups where relationship-building skills are paramount. Prior exposure to Big 4 accounting firms is strongly preferred as it brings valuable technical rigour and best practice methodologies. Hands-on experience using or implementing SAP or comparable ERP systems is required to drive process improvements across finance functions. Exceptional leadership abilities combined with excellent communication skills enable you to influence senior stakeholders effectively across diverse teams. Fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English is necessary for seamless interaction with local teams as well as international partners. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline is mandatory; an MBA or equivalent Master’s degree is highly appreciated for broader strategic insight. Professional certifications such as CPA or CA are considered advantageous for demonstrating technical proficiency.

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