Vice President of Finance
Job description
Responsibilities
- Oversee, direct, and manage the company's financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and risk management.
- Develop and implement financial strategies and systems that align with the company's business goals.
- Conduct regular financial analyses and produce financial reports to guide strategic decision-making.
- Lead the financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Collaborate with the executive leadership team to make informed financial decisions.
- Monitor and manage financial performance metrics, identifying areas for potential improvement.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the company.
- Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long-range planning, new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.
- Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls to ensure the integrity of the company's financial transactions and reports.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior financial managerial position.
- Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and financial data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financial systems and strategies.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
- Proficient in using financial software and conducting financial modeling.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. An MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
- A professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CPA) is highly desirable.
- Exceptional ability to communicate and present complex financial data to non-financial audiences.
- High level of commercial acumen and a record of success in managing the financial aspects of a business.
- Demonstrated experience in driving efficiency and profitability through process improvement and organizational development.