Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance Manager who can oversees our organization's financial health, managing daily operations, financial planning, analysis, and reporting to guide strategic decisions, ensure compliance, and optimize profitability.

The Right candidate will often leading a team and collaborating with senior leadership on budgets, investments, risk management, and long-term financial goals.

Key duties

• Include preparing financial statements, forecasting, managing cash flow, supervising finance staff, and implementing financial controls and strategies for growth and efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models; analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to support business strategy.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial statements, manage month-end closes, ensure adherence to laws and regulations, and coordinate with auditors.
• Cash Flow & Investment Management: Monitor cash flow, manage investments, and strategically procure funds to meet objectives.
• Team Leadership: Supervise accounting/finance staff, manage performance, and foster financial literacy across departments.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee daily financial operations, from payroll to invoicing, and implement financial systems and controls.
• Strategic Guidance: Advise senior management on financial performance, cost-saving, and profit-maximizing opportunities. 

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: A Master or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics is typically required. Professional certifications like the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) would be an advantage.
• Experience: Five or more years of experience in a related financial occupation, such as an accountant or financial analyst, is generally necessary.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software (e.g., ERP systems, Xero) and advanced spreadsheet tools like Excel is essential.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are vital for presenting complex information to non-financial stakeholders and collaborating with other departments.
• Attention to Detail: The ability to manage complex financial information with precision is critical to avoid errors in reporting and analysis.