We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with strong experience in manufacturing environments and deep expertise in Odoo ERP. The ideal candidate will lead the financial strategy, optimize operational efficiency, and build scalable financial systems aligned with business growth.
This role requires a finance leader who understands production costing, inventory control, project-based accounting, and ERP-driven financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
- Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Support executive leadership in capital allocation, investment planning, and expansion strategy.
- Provide financial insights for pricing models, project feasibility, and margin optimization.
- Oversee product costing (BOM costing, job costing, overhead allocation).
- Monitor production efficiency, variance analysis, and cost leakage.
- Manage inventory valuation, WIP reporting, and stock reconciliation.
- Implement strong cost-control systems across procurement and production.
- Lead full financial integration within Odoo ERP.
- Optimize Odoo modules including – Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing (MRP), Sales, Purchase, Projects.
- Develop custom financial dashboards and KPIs.
- Ensure real-time reporting accuracy and ERP process compliance.
- Collaborate with IT team for Odoo enhancements and automation.
- Oversee cash flow management and working capital optimization.
- Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
- Lead audit processes and tax planning.
- Establish internal controls and risk management frameworks.
- Build and lead the finance department.
- Develop SOPs and financial governance policies.
- Train operational teams on financial discipline and ERP best practices.
- Act as a strategic business partner to CEO and department heads.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in marine, construction, or heavy manufacturing industries.
- Experience in scaling financial systems during company growth.
- Familiarity with international trade, import/export finance, and project-based revenue structures.
- Experience leading ERP migration or digital transformation projects.
- Proven hands-on experience with Odoo ERP implementation and optimization.
- Strong understanding of:
- Manufacturing costing systems
- Project-based accounting
- Inventory management
- Financial modeling
- Cash flow management
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
- Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a brief cover letter outlining their manufacturing and Odoo ERP experience. Fill this job application form that will request to subject a video CV
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/6/d/1H90kk0yu8cVZC3HrXN6EQlKn-eg2XzO7SbiadsxMy_M/edit
and notify us your completed submission at recruitment@v-marine.com.
