Finance Manager at The Foodhub by CWC

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Finance Manager. This role encompasses both strategic and operational responsibilities, requiring a professional who can provide leadership in financial management while ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Provide strategic management of the finance function
• Establish and oversee accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, including revenue recognition, cash management, expense approval authorities, and depreciation schedules
• Oversee the reporting of company financial activity to tax authorities
• Facilitate organisational accountability and transparency while providing strategic leadership
• Set up a budgeting process and work with business heads to prepare budgets, report results, analyse variance, and initiate corrective actions
• Work with the CEO to analyse organisational operations and identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement
• Provide analysis, insight, and advice on financial performance to the CEO and business unit leaders to support sound decision-making
• Collaborate with the CEO and Human Resources Manager on financial management and oversight of employee benefit and compensation plans

Operational Responsibilities

• Support the development and articulation of financial strategy for the company's business growth plans
• Monitor and improve operational costs and profitability while managing business risks
• Ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements
• Prepare and review annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and operating results
• Identify and research appropriate investment opportunities that maximise returns while complying with liquidity requirements
• Develop forecasting models including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow statements
• Prepare monthly accounts comprising P&L, cash flow statements, and balance sheets
• Coordinate and prepare annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets
• Ensure all company assets are monitored and accurately accounted for