Roles and Responsibilities at Excelsis

• Provide leadership, guidance, mentorship, and professional expertise to manage the Finance team and deliver financial responsibilities across the organization.
• Develop analytical and financial insights for critical decisions related to resource allocation, investments, and external partnerships.
• Analyze cost drivers, identify concerns proactively, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity.
• Ensure cost-efficient and effective purchasing support across all Business Units.
• Develop predictive models and activity-based financial analysis to inform business operations and planning, including active and passive investments.
• Handle Strategic Financial Management such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring, IPOs, and Capital Investment Planning.
• Lead budget planning and monthly forecasting; provide analysis and commentary on variances vs. budget and prior forecasts.
• Ensure monthly capex re-forecasting and variance analysis with respect to previous plans.
• Manage Funds Planning, Project Financing & Treasury Management including cash flow, collections, disbursements, and sourcing of working capital and term loans.
• Oversee external statutory and group reporting, and coordinate all tax-related activities.
• Maintain strong relations with external auditors and ensure adherence to financial compliance standards.
• Recommend appropriate budget levels based on revenue and expenditure trends and ensure effective control.
• Ensure financial compliance with accounting standards, policy guidelines, fixed asset accounting, and finalization of accounts.
• Manage Taxation (Direct & Indirect): Tax Planning, Compliance, and support in tenders/bids with proper tax implications.
• Identify and mitigate risks (political, business, operational, financial).
• Manage billing and receivables including billing cycles and receivables analysis.
• Address financial matters related to purchase proposals, export/import issues.
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to the Executive Committee (ExCom).
• Lead ERP implementation, improvement, and ongoing management.

Subject Proficiency

• Portfolio Management
• Capital Markets
• Derivatives
• Financial Modelling
• Costing Modelling
• Treasury Management

Skillsets Required

• Relationship Savvy
• Results Oriented
• Service-oriented – ready to go the extra mile
• Completion of any relevant professional courses is a plus
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of the latest industry trends and markets
• People Management Skills