Financial Strategy & Planning:
- Financial Decision-Making: Study the company’s financial situation and provide actionable financial advice to support sound business decisions.
- Budget Development: Lead the development and management of financial budgets for various projects, ensuring they align with overall company objectives.
- Resource Allocation: Assess and allocate financial resources effectively to maximize project success while minimising risks.
Risk & Opportunity Assessment:
- Risk Management: Identify potential financial risks associated with ongoing or upcoming projects and work with senior management to mitigate these risks.
- Opportunity Identification: Assess and recommend financial opportunities to optimize revenue streams and cost efficiencies across projects.
- Financial Forecasting: Provide accurate financial forecasting and analysis to predict and manage future financial needs.
Financial Performance Analysis:
- Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor financial performance against the set budget and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular financial reports to senior leadership, detailing the financial status of various projects, variances, and corrective actions.
Communication of Financial Insights:
- Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate financial insights, recommendations, and risks to management, project teams, and other relevant stakeholders.
Team Leadership:
- Team Development: Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and capable of executing their responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or ACCA preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Proven experience in managing finances for large-scale projects or across multiple departments.
- Expertise in financial management software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Excel).
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience in managing relationships with senior executives, stakeholders, and external financial partners.
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.