Finance Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a meticulous and strategic Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and evaluation of business performance. This position entails managing financial operations, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory policies, and delivering insightful financial analysis to aid senior leadership in decision-making.

The Finance Manager will work closely with executive teams and different departments to develop financial strategies aimed at enhancing business success and sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical abilities, sound financial judgment, and the capability to translate complex financial information into practical business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and oversee annual budgets, financial projections, and long-range financial plans.
• Compile precise financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Track financial outcomes and advise management strategically.
• Evaluate revenue streams, costs, profit margins, and key performance indicators.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity strategies.
• Guarantee compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and internal policies.
• Supervise financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management activities.
• Coordinate audits both internal and external, applying follow-up recommendations.
• Assist in strategic planning, investment assessments, and creating financial models.
• Spot and implement cost-efficiency improvements and operation optimizations.
• Partner with departmental heads in their budgeting and financial decision processes.
• Establish and maintain financial guidelines, procedures, and reporting frameworks.
• Track KPIs and construct management dashboards.
• Drive initiatives to improve financial processes and upgrade systems.
• Guide and mentor finance team members, reinforcing best financial practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related disciplines.
• Comprehensive grasp of financial management, accounting principles, and corporate finance.
• Competence in financial reporting, budget preparation, forecasting, and analytical evaluation.
• Experience with financial software systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, auditing processes, internal control mechanisms, and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in financial modeling, cash flow oversight, and business performance evaluation.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decisive judgment abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial information to form strategic recommendations.
• Well-developed organizational and project management capabilities.
• High integrity, accuracy, and keen attention to detail.
• Adept at managing several tasks simultaneously in dynamic environments.
• Leadership skills and capacity to manage stakeholder relations effectively.
• Ongoing commitment to professional growth and process enhancement.