Financial Governance Specialist at Spurt!

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is a versatile financial leader with the expertise to drive our growth and success. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, ensuring fiscal discipline, and guiding critical business decisions. This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about contributing to the mission of an innovative food industry company. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to:

• Provide comprehensive financial management: Oversee budgets, and internal controls, and foster fiscal responsibility within the organization.
• Drive budget planning and oversight: Collaborate with department heads to develop detailed annual budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Ensure robust financial management: Record and analyze financial transactions, manage daily cash flow, and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Implement internal control and risk management: Develop and implement procedures to safeguard company assets and conduct regular audits.
• Manage ERP systems: Ensure data accuracy in the ERP system and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Foster collaboration and communication: Work closely with various teams to streamline processes and communicate effectively on financial matters.
• Contribute to training and development: Conduct budget-related training sessions and foster a culture of financial responsibility.

In your day-to-day, you will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess the impact of various factors on financial outcomes.
• Record and analyze financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage daily cash flow, reconciling accounts daily.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reports, and forecasts.
• Oversee daily cash handling processes, ensuring accuracy and accountability with shoppers, sorters, and customer success teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Conduct weekly audits to ensure compliance with established controls.
• Investigate and address discrepancies or irregularities promptly.
• Assess and enhance security measures related to cash and inventory.
• Work closely with the customer success team to streamline order processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Professional certification such as ACCA or CPA is highly preferred.

Experience

• Proven experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and internal control roles.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and proficiency in accounting software.
• Experience in developing and implementing internal control procedures.
• Track record of successful collaboration with various departments on financial matters.
• Experience in conducting financial training sessions and fostering fiscal responsibility.

Skills

• The ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights is essential in this role.
• Proficiency in financial analysis techniques and tools is highly desirable.
• A solid understanding of financial principles, accounting concepts, and financial statements is crucial.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software is important for data analysis, financial reporting, and budget management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for effective collaboration with team members and management on financial matters.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize work effectively is important in this fast-paced environment.