Group Head of Recruitment - Retail

The Group Financial Manager (GFM) provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization. The GFM supervises the finance unit and is the senior financial spokesperson for the financial department. The GFM reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and assists the General Manager (GM) on strategic and tactical matters related to budget management, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and securing new funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and support staff development plans.
2. Train the Finance Unit and staff on financial management matters.
3. Collaborate with the CFO and GM on strategic vision, stakeholder relationships, and contract negotiations.
4. Support new business development by identifying funding opportunities, drafting budgets, and evaluating service delivery costs.
5. Assess prospective contracts and advise on programmatic design and implementation.
6. Ensure controls and documentation are in place for audits.
7. Provide the GM with operating budgets and support programmatic success through cost analysis and compliance, including interpreting regulations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of trends in job readiness training, workforce issues, organizational development, and office software.
2. Ability to foster partnerships, create financial assessments, and respond to client needs.
3. Supervise staff with regular reviews and improvement plans.
4. Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; CPA or CA preferred.

Experience: 5-7 years in financial management, with 2-3 years in hospitality focusing on F&B, managing at least 15 staff members, and at the controller or senior manager level.