Financial Manager/director

**Financial Planning and Analysis**:

- Develop and implement financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the organization.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
- Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and take appropriate actions to achieve financial goals.
- Direct the preparation and consolidation of the Finance Function and COMPANY Departmental budgets and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon
- Oversee the annual budgeting and long term financial planning for the Finance Function
- Ensure that overall plans and budgets are aligned with the overall company budget / plan, realistic and appropriately stretching
- Evaluate the overall Finance Function budgets to grant approval with CEO consent, monitor performance against these, and recommend corrective action where required to ensure optimum financial performance
- Lead the development and monitoring of the annual budget of COMPANY in coordination with the various functions while ensuring alignment with overall strategy and objectives and drive its allocation to the various functions to meet their needs and requirements.
- Ensure the management of COMPANY five year business plan and update forecasts as required

**Financial Reporting and Compliance**:

- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies.
- Coordinate with external auditors and oversee the annual financial audit process.
- Oversee the accurate recording of all payable and receivable transactions in line with accounting standards and principles across
- Oversee the development of periodic financial statements, balance sheet, income statements and other reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually) and share with the leadership and relevant external stakeholders as needed
- Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of General Ledger to ensure effective and accurate financial closing and reporting monthly
- Oversee the Management Reporting system tracking variances between Budgets and Actuals and recommending corrective action as required

**Cash Flow Management**:

- Manage cash flow by monitoring and forecasting cash inflows and outflows.
- Optimize working capital and liquidity to support operational needs.
- Implement effective cash management strategies to minimize financial risk.
- Manage the Treasury operations, Cash Management and Credit Control
- Manage Banking relationships to ensure the best terms for financial investments and the most appropriate level of debt capacity
- Accountable for managing the cash flows and the Capital structure of the Company
- Monitor and control all sales to cash cycles to ensure optimum cash flows
- Maintain the optimum level of working capital and debt/equity ratios of the business
- Ensure adequate funding for all COMPANY Projects for smooth uninterrupted conduct of all projects and business continuity
- Anticipate gaps, issues, options related to Project Finance
- Assess Capex requirements, meeting of appropriate payback periods and challenging departments on required planning

**Financial Strategy and Decision Support**:

- Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, conduct feasibility studies, and make recommendations.
- Collaborate with executive management to develop long-term financial strategies and goals.

**Risk Management**:

- Identify and assess financial risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and monitor risk exposures.
- Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with risk management policies.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to manage financial risks proactively.
- Lead the identification of financial risks, assess its severity, including plant assurance and impact on the organization, and recommend mitigation plans and actions in coordination with the Risk Management function
- Manage the financial risk through appropriate insurance and risk mitigation strategies, control credit risk and facilities given to customers within company credit limits and policies
- Ensure appropriate Business Continuity plans from a Financial perspective are in place to safeguard COMPANY

**Team Leadership and Development**:

- Supervise and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous learning.
- Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide regular feedback to team members.
- **Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA) is