Job Function:

• As the Finance Manager, your role will be pivotal in guiding our organization’s financial trajectory by offering strategic leadership and expert oversight in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Your main focus lies in ensuring the company’s financial well-being and longevity through adept management of financial operations, risk mitigation, and insightful analysis. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll play a key role in crafting and implementing the organization’s financial strategy. This involves facilitating informed decision-making processes and cultivating a culture centred around financial excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop intricate financial plans, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts in line with organizational goals and industry trends.
• Conduct sophisticated financial analyses, including variance assessments and scenario modeling, offering actionable insights for senior leadership decision-making.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies to elevate financial transparency and reporting standards.
• Identify and proactively mitigate financial risks, navigating market fluctuations and economic uncertainties.
• Establish robust internal controls to safeguard assets, ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Monitor, analyse, and manage cash flow, implementing advanced strategies to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
• Optimize cash resources through detailed cash flow forecasting and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate across teams, providing astute financial leadership to support overall business objectives.
• Contribute actively to the organization’s financial strategy, leveraging strategic foresight for sustainable growth.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, optimizing banking arrangements and exploring funding options

Qualifications:

• HND or BSc Finance.
• CFA, ACCA, ICAN.

Skills and Experience:

• 5-8 years’ experience in similar role at a leading level.
• Proficiency in utilizing accounting software and financial reporting tools effectively.
• Possesses excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles, including leading and managing teams effectively.