Head of Finance & Resource Management at Westfield Consulting

Job Summary

• The HFR is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and sustainability of the organization.
• This role ensures that the financial systems, policies, and processes are robust, compliant, and support the long-term financial health of the organization.
• The HFR will work closely with leadership to drive financial decision-making, risk management, and operational efficiency.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the organization's financial strategy.
• Provide financial forecasting and long-term planning aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Monitor financial performance, providing recommendations for improvement.

Financial Management & Risk Mitigation:

• Oversee cash flow management, ensuring liquidity and financial sustainability.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure strong internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.
• Conduct financial scenario analyses and risk assessments.

Compliance, Audit & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and other financial stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns, statutory reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain compliance with donor funding requirements and financial best practices.

Treasury, Investment, and Resource Mobilization:

• Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity planning, investment strategies, and financial asset management.
• Build relationships with financial institutions and advise leadership on long-term financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with fundraising consultants and external relations staff to provide budgets, financial data, and reporting inputs for proposals and grants.
• Ensure accurate tracking, allocation, and reporting of donor funds, including restricted and unrestricted income.
• Support donor compliance, financial due diligence, and risk assessments related to funding partnerships.

Team Leadership & Financial Oversight:

• Directly supervise the Accountant and other finance team members.
• Provide mentorship, training, and capacity-building for the finance team.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are consistently implemented.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure salary payments are accurate and timely.

Financial Reporting & Decision Support:

• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the MD and Board.
• Generate insights from financial data to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the preparation of donor financial reports and grant compliance tracking.
• Work with department heads to improve financial efficiency across the organization.

Asset Management & Procurement Oversight:

• Oversee procurement processes to ensure fairness, value for money, and transparency.
• Establish and maintain a pre-approved vendor list and procurement thresholds.
• Ensure compliance with procurement SOPs and financial controls.
• Approve purchase requisitions and liaise with operations and facilities on needs assessments.
• Supervise asset acquisition, tagging, deployment, and retirement.
• Ensure accurate and timely asset register updates and reconciliation with financial statements.
• Coordinate periodic physical audits of inventory and fixed assets.
• Advise leadership on asset replacement planning and capital budgeting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) required.
• Minimum of 10 years of financial management experience, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, compliance, risk management, and auditing.
• Experience with donor-funded projects, grant reporting, and financial sustainability strategies.
• Proficiency in financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Xero).