Temporary Chief Financial Officer (5Year - FTC)

Description:

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Business Development Sector is looking to employ a Chief Financial Officer to join their dynamic team in East London. Job Responsibilities : Financial Strategy and Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s business goals and long-term growth. Collaborate with the CEO, EXMA, and other executives to define and execute strategic initiatives. Provide financial insights to drive decision-making, improve profitability, and achieve operational efficiency. Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Identify opportunities to optimize financial performance and implement best-in-class financial practices across all companies in our company Group Implementing and overseeing financial systems, protocols, controls and strategies Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across the group, ensuring clarity, alignment, and precision within a relevant and reasonable time frame. Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and present actionable insights to the leadership team Monitor key financial metrics, including functional/service area costs, gross margins, and profitability by product line. Analyse operational cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Evaluate capital investment projects, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and ROI targets. Drive profitability by identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement across all of our Corporation. Financial Operations and Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with applicable public sector accounting standards Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management. Oversee cash flow management across the group, ensuring liquidity and optimal allocation of resources. Oversee all tax aspects and financial legislative requirements for the business. Provide oversight on working capital requirements and capital allocation strategies to support growth initiatives. Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Managing the day-to-day financial operations of the group and group companies Driving profitability and scalability across the group Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency fluctuations, interest rate risks, and market volatility. Determine, implement, optimize and manage strategies and systems to manage significant risk areas within the group so far as they pertain to the optimal operation of the Finance responsibility in the group, including but not limited to Credit risk, Audit risk, Compliance risk, Financial Data Security risk, Business Continuity risk and Liquidity risk. Oversee internal and external audits, addressing any findings promptly. Establish and maintain a robust internal control frame SECTOR: Business