CogniTensor - Senior Finance Manager

Position Overview:

- We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Finance Manager to join our finance team.

- The ideal candidate will have a robust background in financial planning and analysis, accounting, and financial reporting.

- This role is crucial for driving financial performance and supporting key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.

- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis.

- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

- Cost Management: Analyze costs and variances to develop cost-control measures and improve operational efficiency.

- Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the organization's financial health and compliance.

- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and strategic projects.

- Provide financial insights to inform decision-making.

- Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring liquidity to meet operational needs and strategic goals.

- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial performance and strategies to stakeholders, including executive leadership and board members.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

- 4+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

- Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Excellent leadership and team management skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

- Proficient in financial software and tools (e., ERP systems, advanced Excel).

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly