The Senior Manager Finance is responsible for the financial function in the health & Wellbeing sector. They produce financial reports, budgeting activity, direct investment activities, Business cases and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of the organization.

Planning, Strategy, Implementation and continuous monitoring/ improvement

• Develop and implement financial strategies for the organization.
• Oversee the preparation of all financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Implement strategies to minimize financial risk.
• Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out.
• Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations.
• Maintain good relationships with key clients and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the management.
• Lead financial audits and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Manage and oversee the organization’s budgeting and investments.
• Analyze complex financial data and extract and define relevant information.
• Interpret financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all levels of management within the organization to ensure that finance is both supporting and challenging the business in achieving its objectives.
• Act as the key point of contact for all financial matters, providing clear, accurate, and timely financial advice.
• Work closely with the senior management team to provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, solicitors, bankers, and statutory organizations to ensure the smooth running of all financial matters.
• Develop and maintain systems that will ensure the effective management of the organization’s financial resources.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and shared objectives.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the finance department.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A master’s degree in finance, Accounting or Economics or any other related field or bachelor’s degree with minimum of 10 years’ experience in the same field.
• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager.
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
• Proficient user of finance software.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in finance, Accounting or Economics or any other related filed Or bachelor’s degree with minimum of 10 years’ experience in same filed.
• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.