Head of Finance and Strategy at Welcome2Africa

Job Summary:

The Head of Finance and Strategy is responsible for establishing and overseeing the finance department, ensuring the organization’s financial health, and leading business development efforts. This role involves financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. 

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, risk management, and reporting.

• Provide expert counsel on financial strategy to the executive team, aligning both short-term and long-term goals with organizational objectives.
• Spearhead initiatives to identify new revenue streams and enhance financial performance.
• Lead commercial insight efforts, identifying growth opportunities to exceed business plan targets and drive profitability.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and build advanced financial models to inform decision-making and improve financial outcomes.
• Develop and enforce robust financial policies and procedures to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with international financial standards.
• Lead market research, and business intelligence activities to support strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Lead efforts in securing fundraising and investment opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Generate and present reports with key financial metrics, variance analysis, and actionable insights for management.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; professional certification is a plus. 
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role, investment banking, financial analysis, and financial forecasting is essential. 
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Zoho Books (required), and other financial tools like QuickBooks, Advanced Excel, etc. 
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights