Finance ManagerRole Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and business performance while ensuring the organization's financial stability and long-term growth. In this role, you will lead financial operations, provide strategic insights to senior management, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance policies.
You will collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to develop financial strategies, optimize resource allocation, improve profitability, and support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with expertise in financial management, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing budgets and forecasts, monitoring cash flow, conducting financial analysis, evaluating investment opportunities, implementing internal controls, supporting audits, and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency. The Finance Manager will also oversee financial risk management, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting.
Success in this role requires sound financial judgment, strategic thinking, leadership, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Analyze financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to management.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support business operations.
- Conduct financial modeling, variance analysis, and profitability assessments.
- Oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial governance.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and address audit findings.
- Support investment analysis, business case development, and strategic planning.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
- Monitor financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with department leaders on budgeting and financial decision-making.
- Prepare executive dashboards, KPI reports, and management presentations.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, corporate policies, and statutory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and corporate finance.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, financial software, and Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of taxation, auditing, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of financial modeling, cash flow management, and business performance measurement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to interpret financial data and support strategic business decisions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership and team management capabilities.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.