Stanza Living - Assistant Vice President - Financial Planning & Analysis - Banking & Treasury - CA (8-13 yrs)

Position Overview:

The Assistant Vice President FP&A, Banking, and Treasury will provide strategic leadership in financial planning, analysis, banking relationships, and treasury operations. This role is pivotal in guiding the organization's financial strategy, ensuring robust liquidity management, and fostering strong banking partnerships to support growth and stability.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Strategic Financial Leadership: Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies that align with business objectives, offering insightful analysis and recommendations to support key decisions, including cost optimization, resource allocation, and investment prioritization.

- Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversee the development of annual budgets, long-range plans, and monthly/quarterly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.

- Performance Analysis: Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

- Management Reporting: Lead the creation of comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and the board, facilitating informed decision-making.

Banking and Treasury:

- Cash Management: Oversee daily cash operations, including cash positioning, forecasting, and ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.

- Banking Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions, negotiating favorable terms and services to support the company's financial activities.

- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks related to liquidity, interest rates, and foreign exchange, implementing appropriate hedging strategies as necessary.

- Investment Management: Manage the company's investment portfolios, ensuring optimal returns within the established risk parameters.

- Debt Management: Oversee debt issuance, compliance, and covenant management, ensuring alignment with the company's capital structure strategy.

Leadership and Collaboration:

- Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various departments to provide financial insights and support for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.

- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.

Qualifications:

- Education: Chartered Accountant

- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, treasury, and banking operations, with at least 4 years in a managerial role.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis; experience with financial software.

- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences.

- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.