Role Overview:
The Barbados Public Workers’ Cooperative Credit Union Limited (BPWCCUL) is seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial management of the BPWCCUL Group. Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will direct financial strategy, planning, reporting, treasury and investment management, and financial controls, providing timely analysis and advice to Executive Management and the Boards to support sound decision-making, regulatory compliance and long-term financial sustainability.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the Group’s financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term growth.
- Advise the Group CEO, Executive Management and the Boards on financial performance, investment opportunities, capital, liquidity and emerging risks.
- Provide strategic oversight of treasury, investment, and asset and liability management, including capital planning and allocation.
- Direct accounting, reporting and control functions, ensuring accurate financial records, IFRS compliance and timely submission of financial statements, statutory returns and regulatory reports.
- Establish effective financial policies, systems and internal controls, and oversee the external audit and resolution of findings.
- Ensure compliance with capital adequacy, liquidity and prudential requirements, working with Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit to mitigate financial risks.
- Build strong relationships with regulators, auditors, financial institutions and investment partners.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team, drive succession planning, and champion digital transformation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline, and a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CGA or equivalent) with professional body membership. A Master’s degree or MBA would be an asset.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive experience in financial management, accounting, treasury or investments, preferably in financial services, including at least five (5) years in senior management or executive leadership.
- Demonstrated experience advising Boards and Executive Management on financial performance, capital and liquidity management, and investment decisions.
- Experience managing financial operations across a group of companies, including consolidated reporting, regulatory compliance, risk management and internal controls.
- Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS, financial analysis and modelling, investment appraisal, treasury and asset and liability management, and a strong understanding of credit union and financial services operations and regulation.
- Proven ability to lead finance teams, manage external auditors, implement financial systems and drive change, with excellent communication skills and a strong reputation for integrity.
Applications, including resumes and relevant documentation, should be submitted to jobs@lci-inc.com no later than November 27th, 2026.