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Director of Finance

Our client is searching for a Director of Finance to join their team. This role will be responsible for overseeing key financial functions, including accounting, financial planning, analysis and reporting. A successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s financial excellence while building and mentoring a high-performing team. This role reports directly to the Senior Financial Officer and Executive Director of People, Planning & Performance Measurement.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Support and implement the organization’s financial strategy to align with its business plan and goals
• Assist in the execution of initiatives aimed at improving financial performance and operational efficiency and effectiveness, supporting the SFO and ED’s strategic direction
• Provide insights for strategic financial planning and decision-support
• Collaborate with senior and operational leadership to evaluate and enhance financial performance
• Lead the execution of financial planning and forecasting, ensuring alignment with the company’s business plan
• Oversee the budgeting process to ensure alignment with organizational objective and the company’s financial health
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor progress to align with organizational priorities
• Conduct variance analysis, financial forecasting and risk assessment
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, assess performance and highlight areas for improvement
• Prepare financial management and discussion reports and briefing documents for Senior Leadership and Finance and Audit Committee
• Collaborate with the SFO and ED to monitor financial KPIs and identify risks and opportunities to achieve or exceed targets
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and not-for-profit accounting standards
• Oversee daily financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, accounting for capital and intangible assets, and accounting for a defined benefit pension fund to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance
• Maintain an effective financial control environment through financial policies and the company’s financial accounting system
• Manage treasury functions including cash flow monitoring, cash management practices and oversight of investments to optimize organizational financial health
• Drive functional process-mapping and improvement for efficient financial workflows
• Lead the coordination of annual audits, including pension fund audits, and liaise with external auditors
• Support audit preparation by coordinating the completion of draft financial statements and supporting documentation
• Maintain and enforce financial policies and procedures and guidelines, including delegation of signing authority, to ensure compliance and effective financial controls and operations
• Monitor and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and the company policies
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Monitor the company’s investment portfolios and collaborate with the Planning, Risk and Procurement team on insurance policies
• Lead a high-performing, collaborative finance team to deliver value-added processes and business advisory services
• Promote professional development and succession planning within the team
• Champion process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial workflows
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports and financial communications to support decision-making and achieve organizational objectives
• Act as a strategic partner to business units, providing financial guidance to drive informed decisions
• Communicate financial results and strategies to interested parties
• Support the organization in financial discussions with external partners.

Your strengths include :

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “ Apply ” button to send your resume directly to Rob Mella.

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