BrancoSoft - Senior Finance Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Manager to join our finance team.

This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, providing strategic financial insights, and supporting decision-making processes for business growth.

You will be responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance while also managing a team of finance professionals.

Your expertise will play a crucial role in driving financial strategies and ensuring the organizations financial health and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Lead the development of financial models, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.

- Conduct regular financial analysis to track performance against budgets and forecasts, providing actionable insights to leadership.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key variances and trends.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Oversee the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategic objectives.

- Review and refine financial forecasts regularly, adjusting for any changes in market conditions or business priorities.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) or GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

- Manage internal and external audits and work with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Ensure compliance with tax laws, reporting, and filing deadlines.

Cash Flow Management:

- Monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives.

- Develop strategies for efficient cash management and recommend cost-saving opportunities.

Team Leadership & Management:

- Manage a team of finance professionals, providing mentorship, training, and development opportunities.

- Set clear performance expectations and conduct performance evaluations for the finance team.

- Foster a collaborative environment to ensure smooth coordination between finance and other departments.

Strategic Financial Support:

- Collaborate with senior management to evaluate investment opportunities, acquisitions, and new business ventures.

- Provide financial insight and support for strategic decision-making, helping the company achieve its financial and operational goals.

- Support leadership in pricing strategies, cost analysis, and business model evaluation.

Risk Management & Financial Controls:

- Identify financial risks and provide solutions to mitigate potential issues.

- Strengthen internal financial controls and recommend improvements to safeguard company assets and minimize fraud risk.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement:

- Oversee the use of finance software and ERP systems to ensure accurate reporting and financial data management.

- Continuously improve finance processes, implementing automation where possible to enhance efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 58 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial management, with a proven track record in a similar role.

- Bachelors/master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

- CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), or MBA is a plus.

- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

- Proficiency in financial modeling and variance analysis.

- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and accounting software.

- Expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimization.

- Advanced knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards.

- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

- Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments, including operations, sales, and marketing.

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions and data analysis) and other financial tools