Crown Interactive delivers innovative, cost-effective, service aggregation solutions to the Telecom, Media and Technology-based sectors. Starting in 2005, this London-based business has gained ground-breaking expertise integrating business systems with evolving information technology.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
- The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring financial health, managing financial risks, and providing strategic financial leadership.
- The HOF will work closely with other senior executives to drive the company’s growth and profitability while maintaining compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships.
- The HOF will collaborate with the CEO and the executive team to make decisions regarding company’s financial strategy and operations.
- The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in finance and management, perform effective risk management and come up with an organization’s financial strategy that will drive business growth.
- The HOF will interface with the board of directors as well as manage the expectation of the board through effective communication.
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth, improve margins and ultimately profitability.
- Represent the Company in Board meetings as its key finance executive as a true partner to the CEO and Board of Directors by providing a financial lens into all aspects of the Company’s operations
- Develop a reporting infrastructure that enables the company to utilize the data at its disposal to make smart decisions across all key facets of the business
- Assess the economics underlying relationships with clients for growth & optimization opportunities
- Develop plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditure
- Identifying investment opportunities
- Manage the company’s banking relationships and assist management and the equity investment Company in key balance sheet decisions
- Implement and oversee internal audit policies and procedures, and manage external audits
- You will not only lead the standard execution of finance and accounting functions but serve as a key business partner to inform decision-making and strategy at the micro and macro levels.
- Provide Mentorship to team members and participate in Crown Interactive Training Programs
- Establish a data-driven business case for all new initiatives.
- Prioritize business development efforts and execute them with confidence
- Oversee accrual-based accounting function that delivers timely and accurate recording of all business transactions
- Handle everything relating to cash flow, financial planning, and taxation issues and other compliance and regulatory issue.
- Execute the company’s financial strategy.
- And any other responsibility assigned to you.
Qualifications
- First degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience in financial management with at least 7 years in a leadership role
- Industry experience is a must have
- A master’s degree will be an added advantage
- The ideal candidate must have an ICAN, ACCA or CIMA certification
- Experience working with startups and large corporate establishment will be an added advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- In-depth understanding of Enterprise and SaaS business Key Performance Indicators
- Proven experience in financial planning, analysis and reporting, risk management and capital management
- Ability to execute on and motivate a team around
- Results oriented – accountable for short and long term success
- Strong background of operational and financial rigor and excellence
- Proficiency with financial management software and ERP systems
- Proficiency using excel and data analysis reporting tools like Power BI,
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles and corporate governance
- Good negotiation skills.
- Experience in board management
- Excellent leadership and managerial skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Strong finance-based analytical skills
- Experience working cross functionally with different platforms to create a cohesive growth plan
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail