Finance Manager at Glyde Lubricants

Job Summary 

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the company.
• This includes planning, analysis, controls, compliance, and reporting.
• The ideal candidate is not just good with numbers but can design scalable finance systems, guide budgeting, manage risk, and support management with actionable insights.
• This role requires handson execution and strategic thinking in equal measure.

Key Responsibilities

 Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and prepare management reports.
• Provide strategic recommendations to support business decisions, expansion, and costsaving.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and manage bank relationships.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and working capital.
• Ensure optimal liquidity and proper allocation of resources.

Accounting & Bookkeeping Oversight

• Supervise accurate bookkeeping, general ledger, and financial statements.
• Review reconciliations, journals, and monthend/yearend close processes.
• Ensure accounting records comply with regulatory and internal standards. 
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Implement internal controls and risk management procedures to protect company assets.

Costing & Profitability Management

• Work closely with production and operations teams to track product costings.
• Monitor COGS, profit margins, and cost efficiency across departments.
• Support pricing decisions with accurate financial data.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise junior accountants and finance officers.
• Collaborate with HR, sales, logistics, and operations on crossfunctional initiatives.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and ERP systems where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related field 5-7 years of relevant experience 
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Detailed Oriented and highly analytical 
• ICAN, ACCA, or other professional certification (fully or partly qualified).
• MBA or additional finance certification is an added advantage.