Basic Function: Support of the management team in a variety of operational decisions. The finance manager should manage funds in such a manner as to maximize return on investment while minimizing risk, and while also ensuring that an adequate control structure is in place over the transfer and investment of funds. Further, the finance manager engages in financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting, engaging in cost reduction analysis, and reviewing operational performance.
Principal Accountabilities:
Management
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Manage outsourced functions
Oversee the operations of the treasury department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
Funds Management
Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment
Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements
Maintain banking relationships
Assist in determining the company's proper capital structure
Arrange for equity and debt financing
Invest funds
Recommend appropriate dividend issuances, based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows
Budgeting
Manage the preparation of the company's budget
Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction
Financial Analysis
Prepare management accounting for use by Directors
Working on monthly P&L and various monthly financial reporting
Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company
Review the performance of competitors and report on key issues to management
Engage in benchmarking studies to establish areas of potential operational improvement
Interpret the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities
Review company bottlenecks and recommend changes to improve the overall level of company throughput
Participate in target costing activities to create products that meeting predetermined price goals
Assist in the determination of product pricing in relation to features offered and competitor pricing
Compile key business metrics and report on them to management
Manage the capital budgeting process, based on constraint analysis and discounted cash flow analysis
Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management
Additional Accountabilities:
Oversee the extension of credit to customers
Desired Qualifications: The finance manager candidate should have a Masters degree in finance or accounting (includes professional accounting degrees), 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation. Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to presenting the results of analyses to management. Should have an outstanding knowledge of electronic spreadsheets.
Plastech Autosafe is a leading manufacturer and assembler of automotive safety systems, automotive interior parts, disposable tableware and injection moulded bottle caps. We supply all the major OEM's in Pakistan and strive to stay ahead of our competitors by collaborating with leading technology suppliers. Plastech Autosafe aims to be the technology leader in all their business segments. Technology is the main driving force which leads to product reliability and quality standards, ensuring our customers receive products that are best in class.