VP of Finance

As a VP Finance you will have overall responsibility for the financial operations of the business, including finance & accounting, compliance with statutory requirements, corporate governance and performing risk management by analysing the organisation’s liabilities and investments.

• Lead the G&A function.
• Be responsible for all accounting transactions, financial reporting, tax, and risk management.
• Be a business partner to the Business Unit leader and the wider management team.

This position is right for you, if you are results-oriented, have a high level of energy, have high attention to detail, and can communicate concisely. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Management

• Support CEO and functional managers to develop clear business plans, priorities, and forecasts in line with +/- 5% forecast accuracy targets.
• Lead a finance team that delivers excellent pro-active service to its stakeholders.
• Provide strategic financial leadership on issues affecting the business.
• Recommend and lead efforts to improve ROIC (return on invested capital), working capital and/or growth performance.

Finance & Reporting

• Accountable for accurate and timely monthly/quarterly consolidated financial reporting to ensure compliance of internal and external reporting and requirements in accordance with IFRS.        
• Accountable for project accounting and controlling.
• Monitor and input on key metrics of individual customer contracts.
• Monitor and enforce Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Manage ‘Quarterly Strategic Review’ (QSR) process, using extensive Excel modelling, pipeline and costs analysis to prepare a robust forecast
• Ensure execution of action points from the Quarterly Strategic Review process

Governance & Risk

• Apply best practices to processes, people, and systems to affect revenue, profitability and cash-flow, to improve operating efficiency and performance.
• Lead and implement introduction of new systems and processes such as new financial systems, expense management and other reporting systems.
• Responsible for Risk Management process review, effective internal controls, policy standardization and process improvements.
• Responsible for intercompany transactions and transfer pricing documentation
• Oversee and improve effective administration processes and systems for company records and contracts.
• Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance for the finance functions.

Legal

• Work closely with all functional leads to ensure projects bids and contract terms, financial and otherwise, adhere to corporate parameters.
• Coordinate all legal activities with VP Group Finance

Skills & Competencies:

• Professional Accounting Designation is required (CPA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as CFO /Director/VP or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications under IFRS
• Proven track record of progressive financial experience in a leadership role and people management
• Software industry experience preferable
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and presentation) with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Works collaboratively by consulting with employees, colleagues, partners, clients, users, and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle a demanding work schedule and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Experience in an international/global business, handling multiple stakeholders and currencies an asset.
• Strong analytical skills in combination with strategic, action-oriented mindset
• Hand-on contributor in all aspects of the finance function
• Team player and outstanding ability to work with and through others.
• Humility, curiosity, and ability to investigate and learn new domains and technologies.
• Ability to travel internationally