Director, Finance

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💎 Seniority level: Director, 12 years

📍 Location: Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt

🔍 Industry: Healthcare

🏢 Company: Reliance Health👥 251-500💰 $40,000,000 Series B over 3 years agomHealth Hospital InsurTech Insurance Health Care

⏳ Experience: 12 years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipData AnalysisPeople ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipFinancial ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingMentoringAccountingComplianceInterpersonal skillsExcellent communication skillsBudgetingRisk ManagementData visualizationTeam managementStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingFinancial analysisFinanceBudget management

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
Professional finance certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
Minimum of 12 years of progressive financial experience, with at least 5–7 years in a top finance leadership role.
Must have led financial operations across multiple countries or markets, preferably in sectors like healthcare, insurance, financial services, or high-growth, tech-enabled businesses.
Proven track record of driving company-wide financial strategy, capital efficiency, and stakeholder confidence.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; able to influence at board and executive level, and to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance audiences.
Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Experience building finance infrastructure in high-growth or transformation-stage environments is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies to support the company's long-term goals.
Oversee the annual budgeting process, providing accurate forecasts and financial analysis to guide business decisions.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Evaluate investment opportunities and manage the company's investment portfolio to maximize returns.
Implement cost control measures to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Collaborate with senior management and external stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.

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