Financial Controller (Manufacturing)

Job Description: Financial Controller (FC) / Senior Finance ManagerDetailValueJob Title

Financial Controller (FC) / Sr. Finance Manager

Department

Finance & Treasury (F&T)

Job Grade

M1 / M2

Reporting To

COO, CFO, and Group Financial Controller (GFC)

Job Summary

To head the Finance & Treasury function, taking charge of and managing the overall efficiency of the entire operating unit of the division.

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Strategic Planning

• Policy Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to Group policies and procedures; develop more stringent policies to achieve growth and profitability objectives.
• Financial Planning: Plan and oversee costing, financial, and management accounting systems aligned with strategic goals.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term financial strategies.

Financial Operations & Treasury

• Accounting & Treasury: Lead all costing, financial, and treasury activities while establishing control procedures for accuracy.
• Cash Flow & Analysis: Critically analyze financial information, cash flow projections, budgets, and credit control.
• Operational Analysis: Analyze the financial implications of operational decisions, new business ventures, and acquisitions.
• Technology Integration: Oversee the implementation and management of financial software systems to streamline processes.

Compliance & External Relations

• Tax Planning: Efficiently manage tax affairs to ensure compliance and optimization of tax liabilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with relevant Acts, legal requirements, and ethical standards; oversee statutory accounts in accordance with MFRS/IFRS.
• Bank Relations: Negotiate long-term and short-term financing facilities and maintain relationships with banking partners.
• Reporting to HQ: Prepare and present timely financial and management reports for consolidation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

Leadership & Risk Management

• Team Development: Establish and maintain a disciplined, well-trained, and highly motivated Finance & Treasury team.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard assets.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Membership: Must possess membership in recognized professional bodies of Accountants and MIA membership.
• Post-Qualifying Experience: At least 10–15 years of experience in financial and management accounting within a manufacturing setting.
• Audit Background: 3–4 years of experience in Big Four auditing firms is preferable.

Technical Expertise

• Reporting Standards: Profound proficiency in MFRS and IFRS.
• Tax & Law: In-depth knowledge of tax laws and a comprehensive understanding of the Companies Act.

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

• Leadership: Strong ability to lead and manage a team effectively with excellent communication skills.
• Hands-On Approach: Direct engagement with daily operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Proactive & Detailed: Demonstrates foresight in identifying financial challenges and maintains meticulousness in reporting.
• Ethical Conduct: Integrity in handling confidential information and aligning management with organizational strategy.

If you are keen on this role, do apply via this link or reach out to bryant at 0164140218

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree