Head - Finance - Engineering & Construction

Description :

Company Overview :

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing and a listed organization operating within the Engineering and Construction sector. We are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, contributing to national development, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Our projects span across various segments within the industry, requiring robust financial management and strategic decision-making.

Role Overview :

As the Head-Finance (Engineering & Construction), you will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the company's Engineering and Construction projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure financial integrity, optimize resource allocation, and drive profitability. This role directly impacts the successful execution of projects, the financial health of the organization, and its long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives, ensuring optimal resource utilization and profitability.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting to stakeholders.
• Manage the budgeting process, working with project teams to develop realistic and achievable budgets, and monitoring performance against targets.
• Implement and maintain robust costing systems to accurately track project costs, identify

• areas for improvement, and optimize profitability.
• - Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations, minimizing tax liabilities and
• maximizing tax efficiency.
• - Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets
• and prevent fraud.
• - Identify and assess financial risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to
• protect the company's financial interests.
• - Manage project finance activities, including securing funding, managing cash flow, and
• ensuring compliance with loan covenants.
• - Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic
• decision-making and drive business growth.

Required Skillset :

• - Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with
• relevant accounting standards.
• - Proven ability to manage finance and accounts functions within the Engineering and
• Construction industry.
• - Strong competence in budgeting and forecasting, enabling effective resource allocation and
• performance monitoring.
• - Adept at costing methodologies and variance analysis, driving cost optimization and
• profitability improvement.
• - Comprehensive understanding of taxation principles and compliance requirements,
• minimizing tax liabilities.
• - Experience in establishing and maintaining robust internal control frameworks, safeguarding
• company assets.

• Skilled in risk management, identifying and mitigating financial risks effectively.
• Proficient in project finance, securing funding and managing cash flow for large-scale

projects.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, MBA) is preferred.