Finance Director – SEAC

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Advise management with strategic and actionable financial insights.
• Monitor and report on key financial performance indicators, ensuring alignment with company goals.

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, particularly income statements.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Compare actual performance against annual plans and historical data, providing analysis and recommendations.

3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Oversee daily liquidity and cash flow operations.
• Manage banking relationships and optimize the company's financial position.
• Implement robust controls and procedures for accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial transactions.

4. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory obligations, including timely and accurate filings.
• Monitor financial risk exposure and maintain effective internal controls.
• Lead audit engagements and coordinate with external auditors.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Support ongoing professional development and training.
• Drive improvements through policy and process enhancement.

6. Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Collaborate with departmental leaders to evaluate financial implications of key decisions.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support both strategic and operational initiatives.
• Assist with pricing models, cost control strategies, and inventory management.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Strong hands-on experience with financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication skills; capable of conveying complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach across all levels.
• High integrity and keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable “player-coach” mindset, willing to be hands-on when necessary.
• Demonstrated success in strategic financial execution and team leadership.
  

EA License Number: 23C1935 | EA Personnel Number: R1551292

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Advise management with strategic and actionable financial insights.
• Monitor and report on key financial performance indicators, ensuring alignment with company goals.

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, particularly income statements.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Compare actual performance against annual plans and historical data, providing analysis and recommendations.

3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Oversee daily liquidity and cash flow operations.
• Manage banking relationships and optimize the company's financial position.
• Implement robust controls and procedures for accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial transactions.

4. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory obligations, including timely and accurate filings.
• Monitor financial risk exposure and maintain effective internal controls.
• Lead audit engagements and coordinate with external auditors.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Support ongoing professional development and training.
• Drive improvements through policy and process enhancement.

6. Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Collaborate with departmental leaders to evaluate financial implications of key decisions.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support both strategic and operational initiatives.
• Assist with pricing models, cost control strategies, and inventory management.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Strong hands-on experience with financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication skills; capable of conveying complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach across all levels.
• High integrity and keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable “player-coach” mindset, willing to be hands-on when necessary.
• Demonstrated success in strategic financial execution and team leadership.
  

EA License Number: 23C1935 | EA Personnel Number: R1551292