Head of Finance

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded **Head
of Finance** to lead the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions
for a growing organization within the Construction and Steel Fabrication
industry. Reporting directly to senior management, this role will oversee
financial operations, strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting,
group consolidation, statutory and tax compliance, audit management, treasury,
and corporate finance initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as a key business partner
to support operational performance, drive financial governance, and provide
strategic insights to facilitate sustainable business growth.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead

and manage the overall finance and accounting function, ensuring strong
financial governance and operational excellence.

• Provide

strategic financial advice and commercial insights to support business
growth, profitability, and decision-making.

• Partner

closely with operational and project teams to monitor project performance,
cost controls, cash flow, and profitability.

• Develop

and strengthen finance processes, internal controls, and risk management
frameworks across the organization.

• Lead,

mentor, and develop the finance team to drive performance and succession
planning.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead

the annual budgeting process, long-term financial planning, and periodic
forecasting exercises.

• Monitor

financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance
analysis and actionable recommendations.

• Drive

financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic planning
and business initiatives.

• Establish

key financial and operational performance indicators to enhance business
visibility and decision-making.

Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation

• Oversee

timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual
management reports.

• Manage

group consolidation processes and ensure compliance with relevant
accounting standards and reporting requirements.

• Prepare

and present comprehensive financial reports to management and
stakeholders.

• Ensure

the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial information across
all business entities.

Taxation, Statutory Compliance & Audit

• Ensure

compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and taxation requirements.

• Oversee

corporate tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, and other related tax
matters.

• Manage

year-end financial statements and coordinate external audit activities.

• Liaise

with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, bankers, legal advisors,
and regulatory authorities.

• Stay

abreast of changes in financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax
legislation.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Lead

cash flow planning and working capital management to ensure optimal
liquidity levels.

• Manage

banking relationships, credit facilities, project financing, and funding
requirements.

• Monitor

foreign exchange exposures, financing arrangements, and treasury-related
risks.

• Implement

strategies to improve cash collection cycles and optimize funding
structures.

Corporate Finance & Strategic Initiatives

• Support

fundraising, financing, restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, and
other corporate finance initiatives where required.

• Conduct

financial due diligence, investment evaluations, and business feasibility
studies.

• Lead

financial assessments and strategic analyses to support expansion plans
and major capital investments.

• Provide

financial inputs for contract negotiations, project bids, and strategic
business opportunities.

RequirementsQualifications

• Bachelor's

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent.

• Professional

accounting qualification such as **ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA, MICPA, or
equivalent** is highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with

at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership position.

• Proven

experience managing the **full spectrum of finance and accounting
functions**, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax,
treasury, audit, and corporate finance activities.

• Prior

experience in **Construction, Engineering, Steel Fabrication,
Manufacturing, or related project-based industries** is strongly
preferred.

• Hands-on

experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting environments.

• Experience

dealing with financial institutions, auditors, tax authorities, and
external stakeholders.