Chief Finance Officer

Sprout Solutions Phil.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprout Solutions Phil. seeks a Chief Finance Officer to direct all financial activities, including budgeting, reporting, and investor relations, ensuring compliance and strategic leadership.

The CFO will supervise day-to-day finance operations, treasury management, tax strategies, audits, and stakeholder relationships with investors, banks, and regulators while driving profitability and efficiency. Candidates should hold a CPA, have 8+ years of experience with at least 5 in leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is required.
• 8+ years of work experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in funding rounds and investor relations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct budgeting, revenue, cost, expenses, and CAPEX planning.
• Advise CEO and executive team on major financial issues and strategies.
• Oversee financial forecasting and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Manage treasury, bank relationships, and cash flow.
• Develop tax strategies to optimize cash flows and minimize liabilities.
• Review contracts for accounting implications and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Investor relations

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Leadership

English proficiency

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Chief Finance Officer is to direct all financial activities of the company such as budgeting and financial reporting which includes analyzing business performance and controlling to achieve objectives. The CFO is charged with Investor Relationship Management, this includes ensuring compliances to the due diligence of our investors. He or she will also be responsible for overseeing and managing the day to day activities of the finance team and making sure the company's finance function is organized and efficient as well as production of accurate financial reporting for management and external purposes.

TASKS:

• Lead and guide the organization in the preparation of budgets – revenue, cost and expenses, and capital expenditures
• Work directly with and provide advice to the CEO and other members of the Executive Committee on major financial issues and company-wide strategies, and keep them apprise of all significant financial developments
• Responsible for the financial forecasting and quarterly/monthly reporting of the financial statements of the Company (financial modeling and analysis)
• Direct and coordinate treasury functions including bank and cash management
  
• Plan, develop and implement tax strategies to reduce tax liabilities and optimize cash flows
• Responsible for cost proposal development and business analysis to ensure profitability
• Attend meetings of business partnerships and investors as necessary and review strategic financial decisions and banking solutions
• Responsible to all audits including those in relation to top level communication with auditors
• Maintain good relations with external groups such as investors, banks, auditors, lawyers, BIR, SEC, etc.
• Ensure cost effective operations and projects, and control overheads and /or expenditures to conform with budgetary requirements
• Review contracts with customers and suppliers and ensure compliance with laws and regulations and evaluate accounting implications, if any
• Oversees the day to day activities of the finance team including review and approval of financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Provide gap analysis and define short and long-term risk & opportunity to management to support the decision-making process
• Establish, develop and implement appropriate accounting policies and internal controls
• Continually review systems, procedures, and structure of departments to ensure optimal efficiency and make recommendations for improvement as appropriate
  
• Monitor and report on the profitability with attention to Key Performance Indicators and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement
  

Perform other duties as assigned by the company

QUALIFICATIONS | COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Accounting or Finance and CPA license is a must
  
• Eight (8) years or above work experience, at least five (5) years which are at managerial level
  

Proven experience and know how in Funding Rounds

Excellent Investor relations

Demonstrate business acumen and possess excellent interpersonal skills

High proficiency in English both written and verbal

Self-starter with high levels of energy and commitment

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and accounting/reporting software
  
• In-depth knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as in Philippine tax laws and regulations
  
• Good personality, strong technical and negotiation skills, and superior problem solving and decision-making abilities
  
• The ability to identify and share best practice with other and drive change and superior performance
  

Strong mentoring and training skills

• With a proven track record of being results driven and being a high achiever