Chief Financial Officer

Hili Ventures Limited is seeking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer to oversee its shipping and engineering holdings, which it is in the process of grouping together under one holding company. These comprise entities such as Carmelo Caruana Company (shipping & logistics) and Motherwell Bridge Industries (engineering) in Malta, Techniplus (engineering) in Morocco, STS Marine Solutions (ship-to-ship transfer of oil & gas worldwide) and Cobalt (container leasing) based in the UK, as well as Allcom (logistics and freight forwarding) in Poland.

Based in Malta and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the shipping and engineering arm and making decisions based on its financial stability, working hand in hand with the holding company’s Chief Executive Officer and the leadership and finance functions of its subsidiaries. Duties will include the consolidation of the group’s financial statements, monitoring cash flow and financial performance of the holding company and its subsidiaries, discussing and promoting best practices, and producing strategic plans to improve the company’s overall financial health.

The successful candidate will review monthly and quarterly financial reports of the operating subsidiaries, help monitor processes and provide support in increasing revenue and cost optimisation across the various companies. They will help identify and analyse investment opportunities, prepare the annual financial report and other reports that might be required for discussion by the Chief Executive Officer and board of directors from time to time.

The Chief Financial Officer will also ensure that the business complies with its statutory fiscal and corporate obligations as well as guide finance team members in managing their performance providing appropriate feedback and mentoring.

THE COMPANY

Hili Ventures is the holding company of a diversified group with a deep-rooted entrepreneurial heritage dating back to 1923. Through its subsidiaries, Hili Ventures is engaged in food service & retail, real estate & hospitality, and shipping, engineering & technology in 11 countries in Europe and North Africa with a team of 11,000 people. Hili Ventures is a proud partner of Apple, iRiparo, Konecranes, McDonald’s, Six Senses and many other global brands.

THE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with relevant work experience, preferably in an internationally-focused organisation. Experience in mergers and acquisitions and a focus on interpreting, analysing and presenting data will be considered an asset.

The preferred candidate will be a team player that takes ownership and accountability and demonstrates the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and manage small teams. An eye for detail and strong organisational abilities are a must, together with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.