General Manager, Finance [ 2 years contract ]

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced General Manager – Finance to lead group-level finance operations at our client's headquarters and oversee three other plants. This role is a successor position for the Finance Director, offering a dynamic opportunity to work with a large team of 40-45 professionals within a multinational organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide financial oversight and strategic direction at the group level, encompassing HQ and 3 other plants.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive financial initiatives and optimize financial performance.

Group Finance Operations:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of group finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements for a listed company.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of 40-45 finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Support talent development and succession planning within the finance team.

Audit and Compliance:

• Maintain relationships with external audit firms and ensure adherence to audit and tax requirements.
• Drive internal controls and continuous improvement of financial processes and policies.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and present financial updates to the board and management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a CGPA of 3.00 or above.
• ACCA qualification preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
• Strong group finance operations background, preferably with prior experience in audit firms.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a CGPA of 3.00 or above.
• ACCA qualification preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
• Strong group finance operations background, preferably with prior experience in audit firms.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.