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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced and strategic Finance Director to join our team. The Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of financial management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead and develop a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in financial leadership roles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve the organization's financial goals. The Finance Director will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of the organization and ensuring its long-term financial health. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, managing financial risks, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management. The Finance Director will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards, as well as managing relationships with external auditors and financial institutions. This role requires a high level of integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and the ability to drive financial performance and growth.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
- Coordinate, analyze, and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors.
- Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
- Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms' performance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting.
- Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Manage financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Lead and develop the finance team.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance and make recommendations for improvements.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
- Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets.
- Evaluate and manage the organization's capital structure.
- Oversee the management of the organization's cash flow and liquidity.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve financial performance and growth.
- Provide financial training and support to other departments.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management.
- Proven track record of success in financial leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of financial management principles and practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and develop a finance team.
- Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools.
- Ability to manage financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Experience with audit and tax functions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in financial management and leadership roles?
- How do you approach financial forecasting and budgeting?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully managed financial risks?
- How do you ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards?
- Can you describe a time when you provided strategic financial insights to senior management?
- How do you lead and develop a finance team?
- Can you provide an example of a financial policy or procedure you implemented?
- How do you manage relationships with external auditors and financial institutions?
- Can you describe a time when you improved financial performance and growth?
- How do you ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information?
- What strategies do you use to manage cash flow and liquidity?
- How do you handle high-pressure situations and tight deadlines?
- Can you describe your experience with financial reporting and analysis?
- How do you stay updated on financial regulations and standards?
- What financial software and tools are you proficient in?
- Can you provide an example of a successful financial audit you managed?
- How do you collaborate with other departments to achieve financial goals?
- What is your approach to continuous improvement and professional development?
- Can you describe a time when you had to make a difficult financial decision?
- How do you balance short-term financial needs with long-term financial goals?
