Finance And Commercial Head

Responsibilities / Role

• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and plans aligned with the organization's goals, objectives, and vision.
• Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, including financial managers, analysts, and accountants, to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk management.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and senior management to develop and review budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast, and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing variances and trends and providing insights and recommendations to improve financial results.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports, and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure integrity and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
• Assess and manage financial risks, including currency exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk, and implement strategies to mitigate and manage these risks effectively.
• Lead financial analysis and modeling initiatives to support strategic decision-making, investment evaluation, and business planning processes.
• Evaluate and optimize capital structure, financing options, and investment opportunities to maximize shareholder value and support growth initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and guidance to senior management and the board of directors, presenting financial performance, forecasts, and recommendations at meetings and presentations.
• Lead mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, including due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration efforts, to support strategic growth and expansion initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting the organization's financial operations and performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the finance department, promoting teamwork, professional development, and excellence in performance.
• Mining knowledge.