Finance Manager at Crystal Recruit

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function and team, ensuring the timely and accurate production of financial information, reporting, and analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures that ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders, providing insights into the company's financial performance and areas for improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of the company's financial strategy, working closely with the CEO and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
• Prepare and oversee the annual budgeting process, ensuring that budgets are accurate, realistic, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and investors.
• Monitor financial performance against key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement, making recommendations for action where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cash flow and treasury operations, including monitoring of bank accounts, cash management, and foreign exchange management.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and development of finance staff.
• Develop and implement financial systems and processes that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is required.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an agricultural or manufacturing business.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Experience in establishing financial processes and software procurement
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other functional areas within the organization.
• Knowledge of relevant tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with ERP and financial management systems.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.