Finance Director
elmenus Egypt
Total years of experience :5 years, 3 Months
Lead a high performing team of 11 HC including 2 department Senior Leaders as direct reports (Head of finance & FP&A
Manager)
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies to support organizational goals.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting to optimize financial performance.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Identify and assess financial risks, implementing measures to mitigate potential challenges.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.
- Drive initiatives to enhance profitability, streamline operations, and improve cost efficiency.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and provide financial guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic decisions.
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports.
- Communicate financial results to stakeholders, including board members, investors, and senior management.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and reporting guidelines.
- Manage cash flow to meet operational needs and optimize liquidity.
- Implement effective treasury and cash management strategies.
- Monitor and control working capital to maximize financial stability.
- Formulate and implement tax strategies to minimize the organization's tax liability.
- Stay abreast of changes in tax regulations and adjust strategies to maximize tax benefits.
- Collaborate with external tax advisors to assess the impact of tax legislation on financial plans.
- Lead and mentor finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, train, and develop finance professionals to enhance departmental capabilities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate financial strategies into broader organizational initiatives.
- Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Implement corrective actions based on audit findings to improve financial processes.
- Develop forecasting model, review and challenge assumptions with stakeholders, and communicate budgets to the company's management during the quarterly and annual budgeting process
-Perform monthly analysis to explain actual performance vs. plan
-Post assessment for all commercial propositions and business cases to ensure financial viability and assess profitability