Chief Financial Strategist

8 hours ago


Dhaka, Bangladesh beBeeStrategic Full time ৳900,000 - ৳1,200,000
Key Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead our financial operations in the country. This involves supervising the overall Finance function, including Reporting, Controlling, FP&A, Payments, Treasury, Taxes, Fintech and Procurement.

  • Ensure compliance with local Regulatory and Legal Requirements
  • Partner with regional business heads and country managers in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Develop financial plans based on an in-depth understanding of business needs, with the objective of achieving growth and profitability targets.
  • Oversee financial and information analysis, measure the financial impact from a broad range of variables and key indicators.
  • Compile and present financial data to evaluate business performance, and provide informed recommendations.
  • Drive the Business to meet target KPIs by providing proactive insights to highlight opportunities for improvement to support decision making (e.g. pricing)
  • Work closely with the country MD to ensure achievement of the country objectives.
  • Lead ad-hoc projects, and continually automate/streamline processes to improve business efficiency in the region keeping in view the complexities around various countries of operation.
Qualifications

Extensive Professional Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience working across diverse industries and business models.
  • Proven track record of implementing and managing enterprise-grade software solutions, including but not limited to SAP (B1 and S4 Hana) and Microsoft Dynamics.

Startup Expertise:

  • Demonstrated capability in navigating the challenges of the initial startup phase, including setting up operational frameworks and driving organisational growth from inception.

Specialized Knowledge in Emerging Markets:

  • In-depth understanding of the complex financial and operational dynamics associated with businesses in developing countries.
  • Expertise in managing challenges like high inflation, currency devaluation, and other barriers to doing business in these regions.

Finance Professional with a Strategic Edge:

  • Strong background in financial management combined with a business-oriented mindset to serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders.
  • Ability to provide tailored solutions to meet business needs at different stages of growth and operations.

Leadership and Team Management:

  • Experience leading and managing large, multi-functional teams.
  • Renowned for dependability and trustworthiness, fostering confidence and reliability among team members and stakeholders alike.

Problem-Solving and Solution-Driven Mindset:

  • Adept at identifying pain points in complex business scenarios and delivering actionable, innovative solutions that align with the company's goals.