Chief Finance Officer at Layer3

Role Overview -

The CFO will be a strategic business partner to the CEO and Executive Team, providing financial leadership to support the company's growth agenda. The role requires a leader who is both strategic and hands-on, capable of driving profitability, improving cash flow, strengthening internal controls, managing risk, and preparing the organization for expansion and investment.


Financial Strategy & Leadership • Develop and execute The Company's financial strategy aligned with the multi-year growth plan. • Lead financial planning across Cloud, Network Infrastructure, Broadband, and Managed Services. • Drive profitability improvement, cost optimization, and revenue assurance strategies. • Advise the CEO on capital allocation, pricing models, new businesses, and geographic expansion.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management • Lead annual budgeting and long-range financial planning. • Implement rolling forecasts and scenario planning tools. • Oversee KPIs and management reporting for each business unit. • Strengthen financial discipline across all departments.
Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management • Optimize working capital, liquidity, and banking relationships. • Implement robust receivables, collections, and payables management. • Oversee treasury operations and loan facilities.
Capital Raise & Investment Management • Lead capital raise efforts (equity, debt, infrastructure financing). • Support project financing for cloud availability zones, network expansion, and AI GPU clusters. • Structure partnerships with banks, DFIs, and investors.
Financial Operations & Compliance • Oversee financial operations, accounting, audit, and tax planning. • Ensure timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS. • Strengthen internal controls and reduce financial leakage. • Lead internal audit, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
Revenue Assurance & Pricing • Implement revenue assurance across all product lines. • Support pricing strategy, cost modeling, and margin optimization. • Establish financial guardrails for contracts and vendor agreements.
Procurement, Cost Control & Vendor Management • Oversee procurement governance and value-for-money processes. • Lead cost optimization across infrastructure and operations. • Support vendor negotiations with OEMs and technology partners.
Team Leadership & Culture • Build a high-performing finance team. • Mentor and develop successors for key roles. • Promote accountability, transparency, and excellence.


Qualifications & Experience


Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
MBA, ACCA, ACA, CFA, or equivalent is required.
10 - 15 years' experience with at least 2 years in senior leadership (CFO, FC, Head of Finance).
Experience in technology, cloud, telecommunications, or infrastructure preferred.
Proven experience in capital raise, treasury, and investor relations.
Strong IFRS, tax, compliance, and regulatory knowledge.
Track record of improving profitability, cashflow, and internal controls.


Key Competencies


Strategic financial leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and board-level reporting ability
High integrity and sound judgment
Ability to lead through change and fast growth
Execution-driven and detail-oriented


Key Financial Performance KPIs & Expectations


Revenue Growth rate
Gross and Net Profit Margin
EBITDA Margin • Working Capital
Cost to Income Ratio
Interest Income
Return of Capital Employed (ROCE)
Return on Equity (ROE)
Budget Implementation (Revenue and Cost)
Cost savings Delivered
Debt/Equity Ratio
Project ROI