Chief Financial Officer

Description:

Are you an experienced financial executive with a passion for leading-edge strategies and driving financial performance? A premier Financial Services firm is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer to join their executive team. Provide strategic leadership on financial matters and oversee financial activities within the company, by providing professional and ethical financial practices and delivering an effective finance service offering that is aligned with business and Group Finance strategy; ensuring the sustained profitability of the business.Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and direct the finance function within the company in support of business objectives:Keep abreast of trends, legislation and best practices within the financial management field in order to optimize service offering and delivery.Collaborate with senior management to formulate short and long-term strategic financial objectives and operating strategies for the business, in line with the overall business strategy of the company, as well as the overall financial strategy of the Group. Oversee the design of effective and efficient futuristic financial modeling in support of the business strategy and new business ventures.Support the development of new business initiatives by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities, unpacking the financial implications and making recommendations regarding the financial viability of new business.Evaluate and advise on the financial impact and requirements of long range planning, introduction of new products/business and regulatory environment to support the realization of the business strategy.Provide executive management within the company, with advice on the financial implications of business activities, and provide consultative support to planning initiativesthrough financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities. Contribute to the design and development of Group Finance strategies,policies and practices and oversee the implementation of finance strategies, policies and practices within the segment.Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance functions (accounting, tax, capital management etc.) of the company, ensuring healthy financial management within the segment. Build and maintain effective business relationships with Group Finance in order to manage service delivery in line with business expectations and requirements.Establish and comply with finance governance principles and structures within the segments in line with finance best practice \GAAP, IFRS etc.).Manage and minimize the companys financial risk exposure by developing and maintaining systems of internal controls, liaising with Risk Management functions as appropriate.Support the planning and management of internal audit activities in collaboration with the risk team.Provide direction for continuous improvement efforts by managing the ident