Finance Manager - Shipa Ecommerce

The Finance Manager is a critical role responsible for overseeing the financial health and performance of the business. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and leadership skills. The Finance Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing financial strategies, managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to support informed decision-making. Your Responsibilities  Financial Planning and Strategy Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the organization's long-term objectives, considering industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks through proactive risk management measures, including stress testing and scenario analysis. Financial Modeling: Create sophisticated financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. Financial Reporting and Analysis Enhanced Reporting: Prepare and analyze detailed financial reports, including management accounts, board reports, and statutory financial statements, providing insightful commentary on key performance indicators and trends. Advanced Analytics: Utilize advanced analytics techniques, such as data mining and predictive modeling, to uncover hidden insights and inform strategic decision-making. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all relevant financial regulations, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), and tax laws, staying up-to-date with regulatory changes and implementing necessary compliance measures. Financial Operations Process Optimization: Lead initiatives to streamline financial processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs through automation, digitalization, and best practices. Manage fundamental accounting tasks: including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and bank reconciliations Supplier activities: Pro-active reconciliation of supplier invoices and settlement Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow management, investments, and risk mitigation strategies to optimize the organization's financial position. Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely tax filings, including corporate tax, VAT, and other relevant taxes, minimizing tax liabilities and optimizing tax efficiency. Team Leadership and Development Talent Management: Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. Performance Management: Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews to drive employee engagement and development. Succession Planning: Identify and develop high-potential talent to ensure a sustainable pipeline of qualified finance professionals.  Technology and Innovation ERP Implementation and Management: Oversee the implementation and effective use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to streamline financial processes and provide real-time insights. Financial Technology (FinTech) Adoption: Stay abreast of emerging FinTech trends and evaluate opportunities to leverage innovative technologies to improve financial operations, enhance customer experience, and gain a competitive advantage.   Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management External Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential business partners as well as identify and evaluate investment opportunities Financial Communication: Effectively communicate complex financial information to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and building trust. Strategic Alliances: Identify and pursue strategic partnerships to enhance the organization's financial capabilities, expand market reach, and create new growth opportunities. Requirements Your Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is essential. Courier or Parcel business experience A master's degree in business administration (MBA) with a specialization in finance would be an advantage Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) can enhance credibility and demonstrate expertise. Your Proficiencies Proficiency in leading ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is essential for managing financial data, automating processes, and generating reports. Expertise in specialized financial accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite, is beneficial for managing day-to-day financial transactions and generating financial statements. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets are crucial for data analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting. Knowledge of financial modeling tools like Bloomberg Terminal, Capital IQ, or FactSet can be advantageous for conducting in-depth financial analysis and valuation. Proficiency in business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView can help analyze large datasets, create interactive dashboards, and visualize financial performance. Understanding of statistical software packages like R or Python can be helpful for advanced data analysis and statistical modeling