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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a seasoned Finance Director to join our team and lead our financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment strategies. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset to financial management, ensuring our financial health and sustainability. As a Finance Director, you will be responsible for developing financial strategies that align with our company's goals, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will work closely with senior management to create detailed budgets and financial forecasts, providing insights that will influence decision-making across the company. Your role will also involve overseeing the finance department, improving financial processes, and implementing systems to increase efficiency. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of financial leadership, with the ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive financial performance. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial regulations, and the ability to lead and inspire a team.
Responsibilities
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- Oversee the preparation of all financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
- Work closely with senior management to provide financial insights and analysis.
- Lead the finance department, including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Optimize financial processes and systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Manage financial risks by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing risk management strategies.
- Oversee the company's cash flow management and ensure financial stability.
- Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with financial service providers.
- Lead financial audits and coordinate with external auditors.
- Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take.
- Implement robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
- Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the executive level.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial and regulatory reporting.
Requirements
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- Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial management and accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
- Proven experience in financial planning, risk management, and financial data analysis.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to strategize and solve problems.
- High level of integrity and dependability.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in managing budgets and financial forecasting.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff.
- Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in developing financial strategies and how they contributed to your previous company's success?
- How do you stay updated with the latest financial regulations and ensure compliance within the organization?
- Can you give an example of a financial process improvement you implemented and its impact?
- How do you approach financial risk management, and can you share a scenario where you successfully mitigated financial risks?
- Describe your experience in leading a finance team. How do you motivate and develop your team members?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure, especially during financial closing periods?
- Can you discuss a time when you had to make a tough financial decision and how you handled it?
- How do you ensure accuracy and reliability in financial reporting?
- What strategies do you use for effective budget management and cost reduction?
- How do you leverage technology to improve financial processes and efficiency?