Head Of Finance F&B

Overview

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting. Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership for decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance.

Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, general ledger activities, and statutory reports.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors as needed.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and future financial forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Manage financial risk, cash flows, treasury functions, and investment appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP), and tax laws.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering high performance.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations within the department.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with other leaders (e.g., CEO, CFO, operations) on strategic initiatives.
• Present financial results and insights to board members and senior management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in
• Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
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• Master’s degree (MBA, Finance) or professional certification (e.g.,

CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA

Experience

• Significant experience in finance and accounting, including senior leadership roles (typically 8–10+ years).
• Proven track record of financial planning, policy development, reporting, and compliance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong
• financial analysis
• , budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards, financial regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent
• leadership and team-building capabilities
• .
• Advanced proficiency in financial software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.

Key Performance Indicators (Kpis)

• Timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting
• Budget adherence and forecasting accuracy
• Compliance and audit outcomes
• Financial risk mitigation effectiveness
• Team performance and development outcomes