Deputy Group Finance Manager

• Financial Planning and Analysis:

  
  
  • Develop and manage the financial planning and analysis function, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.

• Financial Reporting:

  
  
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for the group, including consolidated financial statements.
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Budgeting:

  
  
  • Coordinate the annual budgeting process for the group, working with individual business units to prepare and consolidate budgets.
  • Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.

• Cash Flow Management:

  
  
  • Manage the group’s cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations and investment.
  • Develop and implement cash flow forecasting and management strategies.

• Internal Controls:

  
  
  • Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the group’s assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

• Financial Strategy:

  
  
  • Develop and implement financial strategies to support the group’s business objectives and growth plans.
  • Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board of directors.

• Tax Planning and Compliance:

  
  
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
  • Develop tax planning strategies to optimize the group’s tax position.

• Risk Management:

  
  
  • Identify and manage financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and credit risks.
  • Develop risk management policies and procedures.

• Investment Management:

  
  
  • Oversee the group’s investment activities, including capital expenditures and acquisitions.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and provide financial analysis to support decision-making.

• Team Leadership and Development:

  
  
  • Lead and manage the finance team, providing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.
  • Foster a high-performance culture within the finance function.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  
  
  • Communicate financial performance and strategic plans to internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders, lenders, and regulatory authorities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

15+ years of experience

CMA/CA certified

Experience in the food/hospitality industry is a plus.