Our client, a Business Strategy
Consultancy is in need of a Group Finance Manager.
Role & Responsibilities: This position is accountable for leading the
organization in developing financial and accounting policies, systems and
processes, tax and regulatory requirements, financial controls, ongoing
financial modeling and annual business plan.
Accounting, Payroll, Financial
Systems and Financial Controls
- Responsible for the delivery of cost effective
and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes
that meet the current and future business requirements of the organization
- Prepare the financial section of the annual
report.
- Ensure the Foundation is in compliance with
all internal policies and relevant regulations and ensure filings are
completed in a timely manner.
- Develop and oversee the Internal Review
function to ensure that finance and operations controls and policies are
complied with in the organization.
- Ensure effective follow up processes are in
place.
- Manage the financial system, ensuing maximum
productivity and that it meets the needs of the business today and the
future.
- Oversee the continuous improvement of
Accounting and Financial Processes and the development of the team with
the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.
- Develop and oversee accounting policies and
procedures to meet both current and future business models.
Cash and Risk Management
- Develop cash flow forecasting and maintain a
long-term cash forecast.
Management Reporting
- Perform all financial management reporting for
the organization.
- Ensure financial management reporting tools
and processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the
business.
- Develop and prepare a monthly
Management Reporting Package
- Present monthly and year-to-date financials
with accompanying analysis of results.
- Develop regular reporting and analysis,
including key metrics reports, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis as
required.
Budgeting and Financial
Modeling
- Develop and Lead the annual business plan
development and budgeting process.
- Lead the quarterly outlook process.
Provide ongoing financial modeling and analysis expertise to business partners. - Lead the financial modeling and analysis to
support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business
plans.
- Special Projects as assigned by
Directors.
Key Requirements:
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Skills
- Experience with strategy development and
implementation
- Understanding and experience with
re-engineering processes and large scale systems change
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to lead complex projects through to an
end point
Managing and Leading
- Able to communicate effectively and lead
others through change and new strategic initiatives
- Able to build effective teams, coach and
develop others
- An individual who seizes opportunities and
takes initiative as appropriate
Influence and Interpersonal
Effectiveness
- Relationship building and rapport skills
- Influencing and networking skills
- Able to work with and through volunteer/expert
relationships and associations and alliances
- Ability to communicate effectively at all
levels
Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to grasp organization’s short- and
long-term priorities and develop systems, processes and policies to
support the achievement of them in a cost effective manner
- On an ongoing basis, evaluated and prioritizes
activities, focuses people resources against key business priorities
Other Requirements
- Degree or significant experience in finance,
accounting, or corporate finance required
- 7 years experience preferably in a similar
capacity and corporate environment
- Exceptional Interpersonal skills, a
collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all
levels
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to
work effectively within time constraints
- Knowledge of Financial software and
tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
If you believe you qualify for this
position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected
remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.