Who is a Director Of Finance?
A director of finance is a member of the senior executive team of a company. He or she oversees all aspects of the company’s financial growth and financial health. They are also called the chief financial officer of a company in some organizations. They play a leading strategic role in developing and ensuring a stable financial future of the company and develop the direction in which the company tends to move.
What does a Director Of Finance do?
The Director of Finance is responsible for maintaining and establishing the company's financial strategies that will lead to greater profits being earned. They oversee the company’s overall finance and accounting operations.
The director is also responsible for directing and managing the finance staff so that they receive appropriate motivation and development to ensure that they carry out their responsibilities efficiently.
Job brief
Our company is on the lookout to hire a director of finance to lead our finance team. As a finance director, you will be tasked with the development of financial plans, forecast and manage our financial goals and assess the budgets of various departments, and develop advanced accounting measures.
If you are looking to climb through the corporate ladder in the finance department, this might be the right opportunity for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyze financial performance and risks
- Drive the financial planning of the company
- Prepare periodic financial analysis reports
- Manage accounting and finance employees and provide them motivation
- Oversee all audit and internal control operations
- Create forecast reports
- Manage the finance IT system
- Manage healthy relationships with investors and partners
- Set targets for the finance team
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations
Key requirements
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, administration, economics, or related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant work experience
- Prior knowledge of finance and accounting protocols and procedures
- Analytical and strategic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in finance management software and applications like MS Office
- Experience in holding leadership positions
