Director of Financial Reporting

The Business and Financial Reporting Manager/Director will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information to support internal decision-making processes as well as prepare other financial statements and disclosures to satisfy various reporting obligations. This role involves the preparation, analysis, and distribution of various financial reports that are essential for the organization's management and executives. The Business and Financial Reporting Manager/Director will also be responsible for leading the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions, statistical data analysis and modeling as well as implementing and leading the zero-cost budgeting process within the organization.

This role involves building and maintaining financial models, conducting statistical analyses, and implementing, developing, analyzing and monitoring zero-cost budgets to optimize resource allocation and drive cost efficiencies. The Business and Financial Reporting Manager/Director will manage the Financial Reporting and Planning functions of the organization and collaborate closely with other departments and senior management to collect relevant data and ensure responsibilities are completed in a timely manner.

• Design and produce various internal financial reports as needed by the organization’s management and executives.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to monitor business health and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information by conducting thorough reviews and reconciliations of financial data.
• Collaborate with various departments to collect relevant business and financial data for reporting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and company policies while preparing financial reports.
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures required for various external reporting obligations.
• Implement process improvements and automation to optimize financial reporting procedures.
• Build and maintain financial models to support long-term financial planning and scenario analysis.
• Conduct statistical analyses to identify trends, patterns, and insights that help management understand the company's financial performance.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by management to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic initiatives into financial targets and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare presentations and summaries of financial reports for management and executive team meetings, when necessary.
• Implement the zero-cost budgeting methodology within the organization.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing budgets and expenses to identify areas for potential cost savings.
• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to develop new budgets based on zero-cost budgeting principles.
• Ensure that each expense item is justified and all budget requests align with strategic objectives.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and analysis to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership with insights on cash flow drivers, risks, and opportunities, recommending actions to improve cash efficiency.
• Monitor and report on budget performance regularly, providing insights to management and department heads.
• Continuously refine and enhance the zero-cost budgeting process to make it more effective and streamlined.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform essential functions of the job.

• Highly skilled in financial…