Head of Finance

Company Overview:

Our Client is a powerful digital platform designed to elevate employee and client loyalty wellbeing and productivity by offering exclusive access to discounts rewards and egift cards from over 1200 local and international merchants at more than 4500 stores. They collaborate with corporations merchants and partners to create innovative customer loyalty solutions and drive business growth.

Job Scope:

The Head of Finance is a key strategic leader within our clients organization responsible for overseeing the financial planning analysis and budgeting functions that are critical to driving business growth. This role requires an individual who can develop and implement financial strategies that align with the companys broader goals and vision. The Head of Finance will guide financial decisionmaking ensure financial compliance and lead a team of finance professionals. In partnership with the CEO they will ensure that the companys financial objectives align with its strategic priorities driving profitability and reinforcing the organizations competitive position in the rewards and discounts industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Financial Strategies: Lead the creation of comprehensive financial strategies that align with the organizations business objectives and longterm vision. Work closely with the CEO and executive team to ensure that the financial direction supports the companys overall growth initiatives scalability and market expansion.
  
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Oversee all budgeting forecasting and financial modeling processes. Ensure that financial plans are realistic aligned with business goals and adaptable to changes in market conditions. Use advanced financial modeling techniques to provide datadriven insights that support strategic decisionmaking and help optimize the companys financial performance.
  
• Scenario Analysis & Decision Support: Provide indepth financial analysis and scenario modeling to guide key business decisions particularly around expansion opportunities capital investments and strategic initiatives. Analyze the financial impact of different business scenarios and advise senior leadership on the most profitable and sustainable options.
  
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements reports and disclosures ensuring full compliance with local accounting standards international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and regulatory requirements. This includes monthly quarterly and annual reporting cycles. Work with auditors to ensure that reports meet all necessary compliance and governance standards.
  
• Internal Controls & Risk Management: Establish and oversee robust internal controls and risk management processes to safeguard the companys assets and ensure the integrity of financial operations. Work with senior leadership to identify potential financial risks whether operational marketrelated or regulatory and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
  
• Audit & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors tax authorities and regulatory bodies. Manage annual audits and ensure compliance with tax regulations corporate governance standards and industryspecific financial regulations. Ensure timely resolution of any compliance or auditrelated issues.
  
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a diverse team of finance professionals including accountants analysts and other finance staff. Foster a highperformance culture by establishing clear performance objectives offering constructive feedback and supporting continuous development through training mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
  
• Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: Oversee cash flow management to ensure the company maintains optimal liquidity levels for daytoday operations and strategic investments. Develop financial strategies to manage working capital efficiently reduce financial risk and ensure the business has the necessary liquidity to seize growth opportunities.
  
• Relationship Management with Financial Institutions: Build and maintain strong relationships with key financial institutions investors and stakeholders. Negotiate favorable terms for credit facilities loans and investment opportunities that support the companys financial needs while optimizing capital structure and cost of capital.
  
• Cost Optimization & Efficiency Initiatives: Identify and lead costreduction initiatives across the organization. Work with crossfunctional departments to implement strategies that streamline operations reduce waste and increase operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Provide guidance on balancing cost control with investment in key growth areas.
  
• Financial Risk Mitigation: Continuously assess financial risks including those related to currency fluctuations interest rates liquidity and market conditions. Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the organization from financial volatility and ensure sustainable profitability.
  
• Investment & Growth Strategy: Evaluate potential investment opportunities mergers acquisitions and partnerships to ensure they align with the companys longterm strategy and financial health. Provide strategic financial input to support business expansion and new revenue streams in the rewards and discounts industry.
  
  Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting or a related field is required. Professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are highly preferred.
  
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams in complex dynamic environments. Previous experience in the rewards loyalty programs or discounts industry is highly advantageous.
  
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial regulations compliance standards and risk management principles with a particular emphasis on the rewards and customer engagement sector. Proven experience in managing finances in an industry with high transaction volumes and customer data sensitivity is a plus.
  
• Financial Expertise: Extensive experience in strategic financial planning budgeting forecasting and financial analysis. Advanced proficiency in financial management software with expertlevel knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial tools used for data analysis and decision support.
  
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead manage and inspire a diverse team of finance professionals providing clear direction performance evaluations and professional development opportunities.
  
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and engage with external stakeholders including investors auditors and regulatory bodies.
  
  Key Competencies:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Ability to develop and implement financial strategies that drive the companys growth and profitability while also aligning with the broader organizational vision. Strong strategic thinking skills that enable the translation of financial data into actionable business strategies.
  
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of the rewards and customer engagement industry with the ability to analyze market trends and financial drivers that impact the companys competitive positioning. Understands the economic factors that drive customer behavior and merchant partner engagement.
  
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Expertise in performing detailed financial analysis evaluating business opportunities and identifying financial risks. Capable of making datadriven decisions that support the companys strategic objectives and ensure financial sustainability in a competitive marketplace.
  
• Ethics & Integrity: A commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in all financial dealings. Ensures that all financial activities and decisions comply with legal and regulatory standards maintaining transparency and integrity throughout the organization.
  
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Skilled in developing and nurturing a highperforming finance team. Provides clear guidance regular feedback and opportunities for professional development. Fosters a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement ensuring alignment with the companys goals.