Finance Manager

The Finance Manager oversees an organization's financial health by guiding strategic decisions, managing risk, and maintaining strict regulatory compliance to drive profitability and long-term growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling to support company leadership.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP or IFRS.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Monitor liquidity, manage capital structure, optimize working capital, and oversee treasury operations.
• Risk Management & Internal Controls: Identify financial risks, establish internal compliance frameworks, and ensure audit readiness.
• Strategic Advisory: Analyze performance metrics, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and deliver data-backed recommendations on investments and cost optimization.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor accounting and finance personnel, including financial analysts and accountants.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Skill CategoryKey CompetenciesTechnical & SystemsDeep knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, advanced Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle), and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).AnalyticalFinancial modeling, variance analysis, scenario planning, and complex quantitative problem-solving.Commercial AcumenBusiness operations insight, pricing strategy, and ROI assessment.Leadership & CommsCross-functional collaboration, team management, and translating financial data for non-finance stakeholders.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. Master’s degree (MBA) or certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA) preferred.
• Experience: 5–8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.