The ESG Lab Hiring! Full Time Finance Manager in - Ricebowl

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead the organization's financial management, planning, and reporting functions while supporting sustainable business growth and operational excellence. This leadership role is responsible for developing financial strategies, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance practices.

The Finance Manager will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, evaluate business performance, improve financial controls, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical abilities, commercial awareness, financial planning expertise, and excellent leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.

You will oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, cost optimization, internal controls, tax coordination, and risk management activities. The role also involves supporting business expansion initiatives, evaluating investment opportunities, enhancing financial systems, and implementing process improvements that strengthen organizational performance and operational efficiency.

Success in this role requires exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and accountability.

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational objectives and long-term business growth.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure financial stability.
• Conduct financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case evaluations for strategic initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations, tax requirements, and corporate policies.
• Oversee cost management initiatives and identify opportunities to optimize operational expenses.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate investments, pricing strategies, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate financial audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Identify financial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, digital finance solutions, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, procurement, sales, and HR teams to support business objectives.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Prepare executive presentations and strategic financial reports for senior leadership.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, capital investment evaluations, and other corporate finance initiatives when applicable.
• Promote financial discipline, operational excellence, and sustainable organizational growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree, MBA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, corporate finance, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Comprehensive understanding of internal controls, risk management, compliance, taxation, and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial insights that support business growth.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, financial management software, Microsoft Excel, and business intelligence platforms.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, investment analysis, cost management, and cash flow optimization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, and decision-making capabilities.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with executives, business leaders, auditors, regulators, and external partners.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to solving complex financial and business challenges..