The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the financial operations of the organization, ensuring strong financial planning, risk management, reporting, and strategic financial leadership. The role is critical in supporting the CEO and Board in making informed business decisions and maintaining financial health across all business units.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide financial insights and advice to the CEO and Board to support strategic decision-making.
Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; ensure timely preparation, approval, and variance analysis.
Lead all financial planning, analysis, reporting, and forecasting activities.
Establish and enforce financial policies, controls, and standard operating procedures.
Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, cash flow management, and taxation.
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, and external stakeholders.
Optimize working capital and ensure efficient use of financial resources.
Support company-wide initiatives related to localization, cost control, and process improvement.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Key Requirements:

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent are preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance roles.
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing finance in a mid-sized organization.
Minimum 3 years of experience in the Food or FMCG industry.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong financial and business acumen.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
High level of integrity and ethical standards.
Ability to analyze data and present actionable insights.
Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience in working with ERP and financial systems.