Job Overview

• The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring financial health, managing financial risks, and providing strategic financial leadership.
• The HOF will work closely with other senior executives to drive the company’s growth and profitability while maintaining compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships.
• The HOF will collaborate with the CEO and the executive team to make decisions regarding company’s financial strategy and operations.
• The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in finance and management, perform effective risk management and come up with an organization’s financial strategy that will drive business growth.
• The HOF will interface with the board of directors as well as manage the expectation of the board through effective communication

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth, improve margins and ultimately profitability.
• Represent the Company in Board meetings as its key finance executive as a true partner to the CEO and Board of Directors by providing a financial lens into all aspects of the Company’s operations
• Develop a reporting infrastructure that enables the company to utilize the data at its disposal to make smart decisions across all key facets of the business
• Assess the economics underlying relationships with clients for growth & optimization opportunities
• Establish a data-driven business case for all new initiatives.
• Prioritize business development efforts and execute them with confidence
• Oversee accrual-based accounting function that delivers timely and accurate recording of all business transactions
• Handle everything relating to cash flow, financial planning, and taxation issues and other compliance and regulatory issue.
• Execute the company’s financial strategy.
• Develop plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditure
• Identifying investment opportunities
• Manage the company’s banking relationships and assist management and the equity investment Company in key balance sheet decisions
• Implement and oversee internal audit policies and procedures, and manage external audits
• You will not only lead the standard execution of finance and accounting functions but serve as a key business partner to inform decision-making and strategy at the micro and macro levels.
• Provide Mentorship to team members and participate in Crown Interactive Training Programs
• And any other responsibility assigned to you

Required Skills & Competencies

• In-depth understanding of Enterprise and SaaS business Key Performance Indicators
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis and reporting, risk management and capital management
• Ability to execute on and motivate a team around
• Experience in board management
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong finance-based analytical skills
• Experience working cross functionally with different platforms to create a cohesive growth plan
• Results oriented – accountable for short and long term success
• Strong background of operational and financial rigor and excellence
• Proficiency with financial management software and ERP systems
• Proficiency using excel and data analysis reporting tools like Power BI,
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles and corporate governance
• Good negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience in financial management with at least 7 years in a leadership role
• Industry experience is a must have
• First degree in Accounting or Finance
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage
• The ideal candidate must have an ICAN, ACCA or CIMA certification
• Experience working with startups and large corporate establishment will be an added advantage