Finance Head/Chief Financial Officer - CA - FMCG/Hospitality

Business Planning:

- Provide key financial role to support the Board of Directors including financial analysis, evaluation of new business opportunities and strategic initiatives

- Consolidate and review results of operations; perform analytical reviews of key financial and operating information and identify opportunities for growth and efficiencies

- Ensure adherence to annual budgets, long range plans, quarterly forecasts and regular cash flow projections prepared by the operator of the properties

- Conduct business performance review with operator and present monthly updates & statistical analysis of operational drivers, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow

- Prepare various presentations for investors and benchmark against competition

Commercial Operations:

- Work with the operator of the hotels and closely monitor progress against annual budgets

- Establish commercial & financial norms, evaluate risks, returns, sensitivities, analyse commercials, impact on business profitability and get the business proposal approved by management

- Ensure along with the operator regarding design & implement systems, policies, procedures to facilitate robust internal controls for capital expenditure and operating hotels

- Monitor capital expenditure against budget, participate in cost control initiatives and validate savings in cost

- Liase with various external agencies such as licensing authorities for the operational requirements of the hotels

Finance and Accounts:

- Manage financial reporting processes including monthly accounting close, variance reporting, reconciliations, consolidated financial reporting and tax packages

- Oversee and review tax and statutory filings with external and internal auditors

- Work closely with consultants to represent the Company in on-going assessments, and other government authorities

Team Management:

- Build, Mentor and Develop an effective workforce including training, problem resolution, performance evaluation etc.

Person Specifications:

- The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience in managing overall Finance Function preferably in F&B, Hospitality sector

- Excellent organisation and communication skills including ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation, outside professionals and business partners

- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work under pressure of frequent deadlines