Finance Officer

Our client is a vertically integrated FMCG business who is looking to hire a Finance Officer. The Finance Officer will support the Finance Manager to oversee the company’s financial health and managing day-to-day financial operations. The role will involve budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and supporting the leadership team with financial insights to ensure business success.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial reporting and analysis

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collect and organize financial data for analysis and reporting.
• Support the analysis of financial performance by preparing relevant data and reports.

Budgeting

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Track budget expenditures and compare them against financial projections.
• Gather financial data to support budget adjustments based on business changes.

Cash flow and treasury management

• Monitor cash inflows and outflows to support liquidity management.
• Assist in maintaining cash flow reports and forecasting future cash needs.
• Support the finance team in ensuring timely payments and fund allocations.

Cost control and profitability management

• Assist in tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collect data for cost analysis and help monitor spending across departments.
• Support profitability analysis by compiling reports on revenues and margins.

Internal controls and compliance

• Assist in maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Help prepare documentation for audits and compliance checks.
• Ensure financial records are accurately maintained and up to date.

Strategic financial guidance

• Provide support in financial research and data collection for strategic decision-making.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management.

Team

• Support the finance team in meeting deadlines and ensuring data accuracy.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Assist in maintaining a well-organized and structured finance department.

Requirements and Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are a plus).
• At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of financial software and systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Strong project management skills, showcasing extensive experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives.