Head of Finance

Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct financial forecasting and scenario planning to guide decision-making.

Capital Raising:

• Lead efforts to secure debt and equity funding for the group, ensuring optimal capital structure.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Manage the end-to-end process of capital raising, including term sheet negotiations, due diligence, and deal closure.

Investment Management:

• Evaluate investment opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, and expansions.
• Provide financial modeling and risk assessment for potential projects.

Working Capital Optimization:

• Oversee cash flow management, ensuring liquidity for operations and investments.
• Monitor and optimize working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory levels.

Debt Management:

• Manage loan agreements, repayment schedules, and lender communications.
• Strategize debt restructuring and refinancing to reduce costs and improve terms.
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants and proactively address risks associated with borrowings.

Hedging and Risk Management:

• Implement financial risk management strategies, including hedging to protect against currency, interest rate, and commodity price fluctuations.
• Safeguard the company’s financial assets through sound treasury practices.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, financial regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and external audits.

Internal Controls:

• Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies and controls to mitigate risks.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and financial best practices.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to drive high performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with business unit leaders to align financial strategies with operational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for financial decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance Economics or related field.
• A Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g. CFA ACA ACCA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in corporate finance debt and equity capital raising and treasury management.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations compliance and governance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial operations in a group structure.