Head of Finance

Job Description

• Oversee all functions relating to financial, cost and management accounting.
• Monitor utilisation of budget and advice on optimal use of budget and flag any gaps for necessary actions on a timely basis.
• Collaborate with other teams to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Review, develop and maintain existing policies and processes to enhance the Finance team's effectiveness and efficiency.
• Lead the annual budget processes, perform financial forecasts and monitor financial performance against approved budget.
• Manage the budget process, including developing processes, procedures and systems that support strategic and transparent budget planning, preparation, ongoing management and internal controls.
• Oversee Company's procurement function and ensure compliance and governance of Company's procurement process.
• Build, develop and manage relationships with vendors, leading to effective partnerships.
• Monitor and manage deals to ensure that project objectives are maintained.
• Review and develop processes to enhance procurement processes.
• Communicate and collaborate with user teams to understand their needs to be able to give appropriate procurement advice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline, with a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Relevant experience in finance and accounting, including financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and internal controls.
• Proven experience in people management, including leading, developing and coaching a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen and the ability to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations.
• Sound judgement, strong problem-solving skills and a high level of integrity.