Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the role

JHK Group of Companies, a diversified Pakistani business group with construction and pharmaceutical operations, is hiring a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy, risk management and regulatory compliance of its Pharmaceutical and Construction business units. The CFO reports to the Chief Operating Officer, works in Islamabad and travels to sites and units, and coordinates with business unit heads, project managers and finance managers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies, lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and cost control, and advise the CEO and Board on growth and investments
• Oversee standalone and consolidated financial statements under IFRS and the Companies Act, 2017, and monitor profitability and KPIs
• Manage construction project costs, contract revenue recognition (IFRS 15), billing, retention money and variation orders; oversee pharmaceutical product costing, inventory valuation and pricing
• Ensure compliance with FBR, KPRA, PRA, ICT, SECP and DRAP, and coordinate internal and external audits
• Design internal controls, segregation of duties and risk management frameworks, and strengthen procure-to-pay and order-to-cash controls
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, bank guarantees, bid bonds and letters of credit, and optimise working capital
• Lead ERP (Odoo) implementation and digital transformation in finance, and mentor finance managers and officers

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant (ICAP); CFA, CIA or MBA (Finance) is an added advantage
• Minimum 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in financial management, including at least 5 years as CFO, Finance Director or equivalent; Big 4 experience is an added advantage
• Experience in both pharmaceutical and construction is strongly preferred; experience in at least one is essential

Required skills

• Knowledge of Pakistan tax laws, the Companies Act, 2017, SECP regulations and IFRS
• Hands-on ERP experience (Odoo, SAP or Oracle), ideally an implementation
• Strong decision-making, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Candidates should apply through BrightSpyre by November 10, 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.