Who is a Finance Officer?
A finance officer is an individual who manages the finance department of a company. A finance officer sees that the budget and revenue goals of the company are met on time. They also contribute their administrative and financial support to the various members of the company, stakeholders, and also clients. It is necessary for a finance officer to have strong analytical and accounting skills.
What does a Finance Officer do?
Finance officers of companies are commonly asked to prepare financial budgets, monitor various transactions, and develop financial reports periodically. Some of the other key functions of finance officers include financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and in some cases analysis of data.
Job brief
We are on the lookout to hire an amazing finance officer for our company. Our team is looking for an individual who has the potential to move up the financial corporate ladder in the future.
You will be responsible for reporting to the manager about all the financial tasks going on in the company. You will also extend your support to the finance and accounting teams and keep in touch with several departments of the company internally.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Active participation in budget strategy meetings
- Analysis of investment opportunities
- Recommend ideas for revenue growth
- Managing balance sheets and invoices
- Resolve financial issues between the sales team and customer support
- Be the point of contact for financial matters of the company
- Supporting the finance manager when required
- Overseeing of mergers and acquisitions
- Follow financial regulations of the state
- Negotiate with finance officers of other institutions
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, or a related field
- 2-3 years of proven work experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in financial tech software and Microsoft office suite
- Advanced skills in MS Excel or Google Sheets or Numbers
- Ability to manage confidential information
- Prior experience in financial and accounting processes
- Ability to manage time efficiently
