Head of Finance at Crown Interactive

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
• 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.
• 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
• And any other responsibility assigned to you

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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• First degree in Accounting or Finance
• 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