Head of Finance

About the role

The Head of Finance oversees all financial, cost and management accounting functions and leads the Finance team. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, procurement oversight and building strong vendor relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor budget utilisation, advise on its optimal use and flag gaps for timely action.
• Collaborate with other teams to align financial goals with business objectives.
• Review, develop and maintain policies and processes to improve the Finance team's effectiveness.
• Lead annual budgeting, perform financial forecasts and monitor performance against budget; manage the budget process, procedures, systems and internal controls.
• Oversee procurement, ensuring compliance and governance, and build and manage vendor relationships.
• Manage deals so project objectives are met, and advise user teams on their procurement needs.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline, with a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• Experience in finance and accounting, including financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis and internal controls.
• Proven experience leading, developing and coaching a team.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills, business acumen and the ability to turn financial insights into actionable recommendations.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and a high level of integrity.