Chief Financial Officer

Job brief

We are looking for a reliable Financial Manager that will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.

The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.

 Responsibilities 

Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.

Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should takeMaintain the financial health of the organization.

Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.

Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.

Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.

Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.

Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

 Requirements and skills Proven experience as a Financial Manager 

Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst

Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns

Proficient user of finance software

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used

A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles

Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations

BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus