Our strategic partner is seeking a Head of Finance & Accounting to oversee all Finance & Accounting functions, including financial planning, accounting and compliance, treasury and cash flow management, manufacturing cost control, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the CEO, this CFO-track position plays a key role in ensuring financial transparency, managing financial risks, supporting business growth, and developing future finance leadership capabilities.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Develop and manage annual budgets and long-term financial plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and rolling cash flow projections to support financial visibility and decision-making.
• Conduct budget variance analysis and provide actionable financial insights to management.
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning, business expansion, and investment decisions.
• Maintain and enhance management reporting systems and financial performance dashboards.

Accounting & Compliance:

• Ensure accounting operations and financial reporting comply with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities within established timelines.
• Manage accounting documentation, reporting processes, and financial record integrity.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all tax filings and statutory obligations.
• Coordinate and lead annual external audit activities and audit readiness initiatives.
• Treasury, Cash Flow & Foreign Exchange Management:
• Manage daily and weekly cash flow planning and monitoring activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with banking institutions and financial partners.
• Oversee domestic and international payment transactions and treasury operations.
• Develop and implement foreign exchange risk management strategies and related policies.
• Monitor and optimize working capital performance, including receivables, inventory, and payables.
• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance:
• Partner with operational teams to manage product costing and manufacturing cost structures.
• Perform cost variance analysis and profitability assessments across business activities.
• Evaluate capital investment projects through financial feasibility and return analyses.
• Manage inventory valuation processes and inventory performance monitoring.

Internal Controls & Risk Management:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks and governance practices.
• Establish approval controls, risk mitigation measures, and fraud prevention mechanisms.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial control requirements during customer, regulatory, or third-party audits.
• Manage insurance-related financial risk programs and control activities.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Prepare and present financial reports, performance reviews, and business insights to senior leadership.
• Maintain professional relationships with auditors, tax authorities, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, operations, and human resources teams to support business objectives and performance improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members.
• Establish succession planning and talent development initiatives within the finance function.
• Promote continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development across the team.