Head Of Finance Strategy

The Head of Finance and Strategy will play a critical role in steering the financial and strategic direction of W2A. This senior leadership position is responsible for establishing and overseeing the finance department ensuring the organization s financial health and leading business development efforts. The ideal candidate should have 710 years of progressive experience in finance with a strong background in financial analysis forecasting and strategic planning preferably with experience in investment banking and CFO roles. Familiarity with accounting software especially Zoho Books is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop implement and oversee all financial operations including budgeting forecasting financial planning risk management and reporting.
  
• Provide expert counsel on financial strategy to the executive team aligning both shortterm and longterm goals with organizational objectives.
  
• Oversee financial risk management ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  

• Lead commercial insight efforts identifying growth opportunities to exceed business plan targets and drive profitability.
  
• Design and implement financial strategies that support the organization s expansion and business development goals.
  
• Spearhead initiatives to identify new revenue streams and enhance financial performance.
  

Financial Analysis and Planning:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and build advanced financial models to inform decisionmaking and improve financial outcomes.
  
• Generate and present reports with key financial metrics variance analysis and actionable insights for management.
  
• Continuously monitor market conditions and make recommendations to optimize pricing strategies and overall financial performance.
  

Establishment of Policies and Procedures:

• Develop and enforce robust financial policies and procedures to streamline operations improve efficiency and ensure compliance with international financial standards.
  

Strategic Decision Support:

• Lead market research data mining and business intelligence activities to support strategic decisionmaking across the organization.
  
• Provide actionable insights into operational efficiencies and profitability optimization based on financial forecasts and market trends.
  

Building and Leading the Finance Department:

• Oversee the creation of a highperforming finance department managing recruitment training and leadership development.
  
• Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes excellence accountability and continuous improvement.
  

Fundraising and Revenue Generation:

• Lead efforts in securing fundraising and investment opportunities to drive revenue growth.
  
• Provide datadriven recommendations for investment opportunities and present findings to senior management.
  

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• 710 years of progressive experience in finance with a strong focus on financial analysis forecasting and strategic planning.
  
• Experience in investment banking financial analysis and financial forecasting is essential.
  
• Proven leadership experience ideally as a CFO or in a senior financial management role.
  
• Bachelor s or advanced degree in Finance Economics Accounting or a related field.
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Zoho Books (required) and other financial tools like QuickBooks Tableau Power BI and advanced Excel.
  
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  

Attributes:

• Exceptional leadership and decisionmaking abilities with a strong focus on deadlines and priorities.
  
• Strategic mindset with resourcefulness and adaptability in a fastpaced environment.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to lead diverse teams.
  
• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
  
• Performancebased bonuses.
  
• Comprehensive Health Management Organization (HMO) coverage.
  
• 13thmonth salary as an additional incentive.
  
• Career growth and leadership opportunities in a dynamic and rapidly growing organization