Roles & Responsibilities :
Key Responsibilities
- Cash Flow Management :
- Monitor daily cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity to meet operational needs.
- Forecast cash requirements, align them with business cycles, and manage surplus cash for optimum yield.
- Implement efficient cash flow strategies, including accelerating receivables and managing payables.
- Funding and Investment Management :
- Source short- and long-term funding, including lines of credit, loans, and bond issuances if needed.
- Identify investment opportunities to enhance returns on excess cash, balancing risk and liquidity needs.
- Optimize debt-to-equity ratio and manage cost-effective financing solutions.
- Working Capital Management :
- Collaborate with procurement, production, and sales teams to manage working capital.
- Analyze and optimize inventory levels to balance production demands and financial efficiency.
- Implement strategies to improve accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) cycles.
- Risk Management :
- Develop policies to mitigate financial risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate, and commodity price risks.
- Use hedging and other financial instruments where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal risk management policies.
- Banking and Relationship Management :
- Maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investment partners.
- Negotiate fees, terms, and services with banking partners to optimize costs and improve service levels.
- Conduct periodic reviews of banking arrangements and seek new opportunities for improvement.
- Reporting and Analysis :
- Prepare treasury reports and forecasts for senior management, including cash flow, debt status, and risk exposure.
- Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and recommending actions.
- Support external reporting requirements, such as financial statement disclosures and compliance reports.
Key Skills :
Financial Acumen : Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and investment analysis.Analytical Skills : Ability to interpret financial data, assess risk, and forecast financial outcomes.Technical Knowledge : Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.Communication and Negotiation : Strong skills in negotiating with banks and conveying financial insights to stakeholders.Regulatory Awareness : Knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.Problem-Solving : Ability to devise effective solutions to financial challenges, particularly in managing liquidity and risk.Educational Qualification :
MBA Finance or CA Intermediate
Experience :
Financial Acumen : Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and investment analysis.Analytical Skills : Ability to interpret financial data, assess risk, and forecast financial outcomes.Technical Knowledge : Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.Communication and Negotiation : Strong skills in negotiating with banks and conveying financial insights to stakeholders.Skills Required
Funding, Cash Flow Management, Capital Management