Financial Manager responsibilities are:
- Analyze company’s performance as well as costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and other related data and compare the actual results to the business plans
- Interpret financial information and use it to prepare financial reports to senior managers staff while recommending further courses of action
- Manage operations of the finance department, develop goals and objectives, and plan measures to achieve them
- Provide consulting services on investment activities and develop strategies for the company
- Develop measures to optimize company’s financial health
- Research trends and make projections for corporate finances
- Organize reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
- Participate the preparation of the company’s budget
- Work together with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company’s finances
- Collaborate with other departments to review and optimize company plans and develop various kinds of operations
Financial Manager requirements are:
- 3+ years’ experience of working on a Financial Manager position
- Significant experience in the financial sector, possibly on a Financial Analyst role
- Significant experience of managing, guiding and leading employees to ensure th usage of appropriate financial processes
- Excellent knowledge of financial statistics and accounting principles
- Excellent understanding of internal financial trends and general market patterns
- In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
- Good practical experience with finance management software
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- BS or MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; professional certification such as CIMA, ZICA or ACCA will be considered a bonus