Finance Manager

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and business performance while supporting the organization's long-term financial objectives. This leadership role is responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing financial performance, and providing data-driven insights that enable informed business decisions.

The Finance Manager will collaborate closely with executive leadership, business units, accounting, operations, procurement, and external stakeholders to develop financial strategies, monitor organizational performance, manage budgets, and improve financial processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities, commercial awareness, financial planning expertise, and excellent leadership skills, with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day financial operations.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow management, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management activities while supporting organizational growth and operational excellence. The role also includes identifying opportunities to improve financial efficiency, implementing process enhancements, strengthening governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.

Success in this role requires sound financial judgment, exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational goals and sustainable growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and business performance evaluations.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, financial regulations, and corporate policies.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial modeling, investment analysis, and business case evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and operational performance.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Oversee cost management initiatives and recommend opportunities for expense optimization.
• Coordinate financial audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor organizational financial health.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and support strategic investment decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, digital finance solutions, and process optimization.
• Mentor and support finance team members while promoting collaboration and professional development.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, financial institutions, auditors, and external partners.
• Prepare presentations and financial reports for executive leadership and senior management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree, MBA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate finance.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial reporting, and performance management.
• Comprehensive understanding of internal controls, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into strategic business insights.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, financial management software, Microsoft Excel, and business intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, cost analysis, cash flow management, and investment evaluation techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, and decision-making capabilities.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainable financial performance.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with executives, business leaders, auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to solving complex financial and business challenges.