Head of Finance

Position Details

Department: Finance

Division: Finance Group

Reports to: CFO Group

Purpose

The Head of Finance plays a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and direction of the company. As a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic financial leadership ensuring the company’s financial health, long-term growth, and sustainability. Your expertise will guide key decisions through financial insights, risk management, and effective resource allocation. By overseeing financial planning, reporting, and compliance, you will drive the business’s success while fostering a high-performing finance team and supporting collaboration across departments.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the finance department, providing strategic direction and financial guidance to the executive team to drive business growth and sustainability.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee the development of the company’s annual budget and long-term financial forecasts. Conduct regular financial analysis and performance reviews to ensure business targets are met.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage the company’s cash flow, ensuring the availability of funds to meet operational needs while optimizing liquidity.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and regulatory filings. Maintain compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Investor Relations: Manage relationships with investors, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders, providing them with regular updates on financial performance and company strategy.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with other departments, particularly sales, marketing, and operations, to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review and refine financial processes and systems to drive efficiencies and ensure scalability as the business grows.
• Cost Control & Profitability: Develop and implement cost control strategies to improve profitability and optimize resource allocation.

Qualifications:

About You

Education and Certification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree (MBA or similar) is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) are required.
• Other relevant certifications or licenses related to finance or accounting are a plus.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes Needed to Do the Job:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role overseeing financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proven track record of leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, driving strategic financial decision-making, and managing complex financial operations.
• Experience in managing and developing a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Strong background in financial reporting and compliance, with a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow management, cost control, and profitability analysis, ensuring the financial stability and growth of the organization.
• Experience working closely with executive teams, providing financial insights to support strategic initiatives and drive business success.
• Prior exposure to stakeholder management, including investors, financial institutions, and external auditors.
• Experience with financial systems and software, with a solid understanding of tools used for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time