Manager, Finance

Job Overview Oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including budgeting, risk management and investments. Drive the implementation of finance frameworks, policies and procedures.Key Responsibilities and Deliverables: Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources. Oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including implementation of finance frameworks, policies and processes in accordance with local/international accounting standards. Strategically plan and monitor the annual financial budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, funding, etc. to ensure optimal working capital and minimization of financial risks. Monitor financial performance against strategic goals by providing financial forecasts, reviews and analyses. Address forecast deviations and potential financial challenges (e.g. cash flows, debt levels, etc.). Oversee the implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority and internal control practices to ensure safeguarding of cash and physical assets and minimizing financial liabilities. Ensure corporate directives on limits of authority, budgeted costs and cost control initiatives are implemented and adhered to. Formulate investment strategies, hedging policies and cash management practices (including optimal transaction banking infrastructure) to maximize yields, cost savings and efficiencies. Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting and internal control processes/systems to improve value given to stakeholders. Partner with and support the Country Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to finance, corporate initiatives/projects and cross-Business Unit activities. Present the consolidated financial reports and analyses to key stakeholders for decision making, with recommendations on accounting treatment. Manage annual target setting process within local business. Ensure implementation of global templates, coordinate timetable for reviews, consolidate plans and prepare annual budget presentation. Monitor and provide analysis on country monthly performance based on various data sources to derive a consistent picture of current performance, key issues, and action items. Manage local business continuous improvement initiatives to streamline Business Unit controlling processes/reporting and improve efficiencies through a better utilization of automated systems. Drive high quality business control support to the country. Manage all local internal interactions across Business Units/Functions on matters related to business controlling to ensure timely understanding of financial performance and adequate management of any financial issues. Prepare the necessary financial information to support country on contractual negotiations, client/customer profitability analysis, internal and external presentations, issues tracking and management, investments, and other key developments. Prepare in-depth analyses and commentaries to facilitate discussions on key financial items such as advertising and promotion spend, working capital utilization and cost development. Prepare and present country monthly operations review. Drive consistency of analytics and reportingLeadership: Drive and lead diversity and an inclusive culture, where people feel safe and empowered. Create and encourage a delivery-focused organization. Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships. Communicate, lead and oversee delivery of team/function goals. Drive Smollan Values and Culture in the organization. Drive self-learning and improvement in responsibility area and Smollan Values as part of continuous learning. Key Responsibilities Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources. Oversee the implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority and internal control practices to safeguard cash and physical assets. Formulate investment strategies, hedging policies and cash management practices to maximize yields and cost savings. Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting and internal control processes/systems. Partner with Country Senior Leadership Team on finance, corporate initiatives/projects and cross-Business Unit activities. Present consolidated financial reports and analyses to key stakeholders. Manage annual target setting process and prepare annual budget presentation. Monitor and analyze monthly country performance and derive consistent performance picture. Drive high quality business control support to the country. Prepare necessary financial information for contractual negotiations, profitability analysis, presentations and other key developments. Leadership Expectations Drive and lead diversity and an inclusive culture. Create and encourage a delivery-focused organization. Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals and providing ongoing training. Communicate, lead and oversee delivery of team/function goals. Drive Smollan Values and Culture in the organization. Drive self-learning and improvement in responsibility area and Smollan Values. Qualifications Degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance or related discipline. CPA/CA preferred. At least 6 years’ relevant experience, with minimum 3 years’ management experience. Relevant exposure to local and global retail environment and a proven track record of managing people, operations, and clients. Proven hands‑on experience in SAGE accounting applications is an advantage. Advanced knowledge of local accounting standards, principles and practices. Broad understanding of local business operating models. High integrity and dependability. Strong analytical and forecasting skills. Proven leadership ability and ability to work with diverse cultures. Good communication and influencing skills with diplomacy. Fluency in English (written and spoken). Excellent proficiency in office productivity tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Finance and Sales Industry: Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smollan by 2x Get notified about new Finance Manager jobs in Bb ong. #J-18808-Ljbffr