Key Result Areas: You will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of the company. You will work closely with the senior management team, providing strategic financial guidance and ensuring financial health and stability. Foster collaboration and strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to support effective financial decision-making. Build trust to share ideas that will benefit the business. Financial Planning and Analysis: Operational Discipline Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial modelling, to support decision-making processes. Define key metrics that are measurable. liquidity, profitability, solvency, return on investment (ROI). Analyse financial data and present meaningful reports to senior management, providing valuable insights and recommendations. Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish accurate and realistic budgets. Develop an accurate and comprehensive annual budget, achieving a budget accuracy rate of 80%. Prepare financial forecasts and projections to support strategic planning initiatives. Improve forecast accuracy by reducing variance between predicted and actual financial outcomes to 80%. Cost Control: Monitor and reduce unnecessary expenses, ensuring cost-efficiency. Manage and understand currency risk impact on operations. Financial Reporting: Operational Discipline Prepare accurate and timely financial records which includes the business review pack, balance sheet one pagers, flash and final reporting meeting all established deadlines. Streamline financial processes for efficiency and accuracy. Enhance team productivity by implementing process improvements or automation, resulting in a productivity increase. Manage the audit which should be on time. Prepare tax computations and AFS Focus on Cash Flow Monitor cash flow and liquidity to optimise working capital. Prepare weekly cash flow forecasting to submit to corporate office. Improve forecast accuracy by reducing variance between predicted and actual financial outcomes to 80%. Implement effective cash management strategies and forecasts. Implement cash flow metrics and measure: EBITDA, Operational Cash Flow, Cash Runway Demonstrated ability to reduce cash needs though efficient use of working capital. Prepare balance sheet, working capital and cash flow forecasts. Skye Vacancy Risk Management Identify and assess financial risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Risk Register to be developed and updated. Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial information. Identify and remediate existing control issues. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment. Set clear goals and objectives, provide regular feedback and performance evaluations, and identify opportunities for professional development. Update job descriptions, goals and have quarterly documented 1 on 1 sessions with direct reports. Share knowledge with team members improving understanding of departmental functions and processes. Shared Services Managing shared services function. Sign off on debtors' targets for the month. Sign off on debtors ageing for the month. Attending business meetings set up by shared services managers for the month. Review of provisions and credit notes RMAS. Sign off on creditors ageing for the month. Sign off on deposits listing for the month. Review of identified creditors and debtors' reconciliations based on risk. Review and approval of credit limits. Data Automation Continue to unlock data automation opportunities and focus on rapid process automation opportunities. Identify data automation and rapid process automation opportunities. Develop one finance dashboard which is the key source of all information. Chartered Accountant CACSA qualifiaction At least 5-10 years of experience in progressively responsible roles. Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations based on their findings. They should also be proficient in financial modelling and forecasting. Effective communication skills are crucial for Senior Finance Managers, as they often need to present financial information to executives, board members, and other stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner. Must stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and mitigate financial risk for their organization. Apply Now

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