Head of Finance

The Head of Finance will be a critical member of the Executive Team, reporting to the CEO and responsible for managing all financial actions of Andela. This includes financial planning, tracking cash flow, analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses, and proposing corrective actions. The ideal candidate will provide strategic financial input to senior management and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of the company. 

Exceptional Leadership: 

As a member of the executive team, you’ll serve as a role model for the rest of the company. Think about the feedback your peers typically give you – if it usually sounds like the below, we want to hear from you.  

• Low ego, low drama, servant leader: You share credit, take blame. You like being wrong because it means someone else had an even better idea.  

• One team mentality: You break silos across teams. You put the company and mission first above your team alone.  

• Great listener, hungry for feedback: You’re always seeking to improve – our product, our business, yourself. You solicit diverse opinions and deeply listen.  

• Owner, not renter: You see a problem, you fix it or find someone who will. The buck stops with you. 

• Player-coach: You fly high (create strategy) AND low (know the details that matter). You roll up your sleeves and get scrappy. You do this without micromanaging, empowering your team while actively engaging in important details.  

• Business problem solver. You’re not just a functional expert; you consistently get praise for approaching your function through the lens of solving business problems.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Financial Planning: 

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives. 

• Lead long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the strategic plan. 

• Advise on long-term business and financial planning. 

Financial Management: 

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. 

• Manage cash flow and forecasting; direct financial accounting. 

• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans. 

Risk Management and Compliance: 

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. 

• Oversee financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements. 

• Assess and manage financial risks of the company. 

Operational Leadership: 

• Provide leadership, direction, and management of the finance, accounting and IT teams. 

• Collaborate with the CEO and ELT on operational and strategic issues. 

• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models. 

Investor Relations and Fundraising: 

• Manage relationships with investors and stakeholders. 

• Prepare and present financial reports to the board of directors and external stakeholders. 

• Where necessary, lead fundraising initiatives, including equity and debt financing. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred. 

• Strong experience in a senior financial managerial position, preferably within the technology sector. You may have owned strategic finance for an area or region within a large organization or lead it entirely within a smaller scale-up. 

• Proven experience in strategic financial management and accounting, including experience with accounting software and financial reporting. 

• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, laws, and best practices. 

• Experience in fundraising and managing investor relations would be a plus. 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth and innovation, strong change management experience will be required. 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a way that is empathetic and servant leader. 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills including presenting to executive teams and board members. 

• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• High level of integrity and professionalism. 

• Willingness to travel internationally as needed. 

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