IRES is supporting a major state media transformation project with high visibility at senior government level and is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization’s Finance function through a large-scale modernization.
Reporting directly to the organization’s top management, the CFO will take full ownership of financial strategy, operations, reporting, controls and finance transformation.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the Finance function, including financial strategy, planning, budgeting, cash management and daily operations
Redesign financial processes, controls and management reporting
Lead the implementation of a new ERP system covering procurement, warehouse, fixed assets, payroll, accounting and reporting
Introduce modern cost allocation and controlling methodologies
Oversee month-end and year-end closing and the preparation of financial statements
Manage statutory reporting and reporting to relevant state authorities
Maintain robust internal controls and lead internal and external audits
Lead, train and develop the Finance team throughout the transformation
Manage cross-functional change and collaborate with senior stakeholders
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of finance experience, including financial reporting, management and senior leadership roles
Hands-on experience in finance transformation and ERP implementation
Experience with state-budget institutions and knowledge of their reporting, payment and compliance requirements
Proven ability to modernize or restructure a Finance function
Strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business
Master’s degree and ACCA, CIMA or CPA qualification will be considered an advantage
Fluency in Azerbaijani and English; Russian is an advantage
Azerbaijani citizenship
Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.
Son müraciət tarixi: 16.10.2026
