Group Finance Manager

Job Description : GROUP FINANCE MANAGER ZAMBIA 10+ years experience Develop means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit and exploring new business opportunities. Analyze information, forecast sales against expenses, and create annual budget plans. Compile information, analyze, and monitor actual sales against projected sales. Identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Think creatively and practically to develop, execute, and implement new business plans. Create the annual operating budget for the Group. Provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities for property managers. Implement a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks. Ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations, and profitability. Analyze financial data and market trends. Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction. Provide ongoing analytical support by monitoring the operating department’s actual and projected sales. Produce accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business. Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound financial/business decision making; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example. Communicate the strategic goals, focus, and owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner. Leverage strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies, and to lead own team. Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes. Provide excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority. Conduct annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures. Attend meetings and communicate with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus. Understand and meet the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.). Advise the GMs and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues. Communicate financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors. Demonstrate an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities. Manage communication with owners in an effective manner. Manage property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand standard operating procedures and owner requirements. Facilitate critique meetings to review information with the management team. Ensure profits and losses are documented accurately. Monitor all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected, and/or accrued. Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. Develop and support the achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. Improve profit growth in operating departments. Review audit issues to ensure accuracy. Monitor the purchasing process as applicable. Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. Reconcile balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures. Ensure that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts). Ensure compliance with management & franchise contracts and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures. Ensure team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations. Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently. Ensure new hires participate in the department’s orientation program. Ensure new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job. Create appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations, and abilities. Conduct performance review process for employees. Participate in hiring activities as appropriate. Key Skills: Strategic financial planning. Budget analysis and forecasting. Leadership and team management. Financial data analysis. Strong communication skills. Audit oversight. Cash flow management. Compliance and reporting. Cross-functional training.

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