DotPe - Senior Finance Manager (7-8 yrs)

About the Role:

- We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Manager to join our dynamic finance team.

- In this senior-level position, you will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and management to support the company's growth and strategic objectives.

- You will work closely with the senior leadership team to provide insightful financial guidance, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and drive improvements in financial performance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles.

- Develop detailed, accurate financial projections and ensure alignment with business objectives.

- Financial Modelling: Build and maintain financial models to support decision-making for new investments, product launches, and other strategic initiatives.

- Variance Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analysis between actual performance and forecasted results.

- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management to improve financial outcomes.

- Business Partnering: Work closely with various departments (e. , sales, operations, marketing) to understand business trends, align financial goals, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Reporting: Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

- Management Reporting: Prepare and present financial performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial metrics, risks, and opportunities.

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, standards (e. , IFRS, GAAP), and internal controls.

- Manage the preparation for audits and liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth and successful audits.

- Tax Compliance: Oversee tax reporting and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filing of taxes.

- Work with external tax advisors as necessary.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

- Cash Flow Management: Manage the company's cash flow and liquidity to ensure there are adequate funds available for operational needs and investments.

- Working Capital Optimization: Monitor and optimize working capital, ensuring efficient management of receivables, payables, and inventory to improve cash conversion cycles.

Strategic Financial Leadership:

- Financial Strategy: Partner with the executive team to develop and execute the financial strategy for the company, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and long-term vision.

- M&A Support: Support any mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-transaction reporting.

- Investment Decisions: Evaluate potential investment opportunities, including new capital expenditures, acquisitions, or joint ventures, and provide detailed financial analysis to guide decision-making.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation within the department.

- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, reporting, and analysis.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments (e. , HR, IT, Operations) to align on financial strategies, processes, and best practices.