Boomtown :: creativity.possibilityFinancial Director
Feb. 2006Port Elizabeth Area, South AfricaWorking the agency’s MD and senior management, I am not only hands-on with the company finances, but am also be commercially aware, advising on the best path of growth for the business. As Finance Director, I have overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects of company strategy and am expected to analyse figures and implement recommendations based on these findings, with the most profitable outcomes. Often managing and leading a team through difficult periods including month end, year end and annual budgeting, since working at Boomtown communication skills have rocketed as I engage with all levels of staff, often having to work with various departments to help them plan and manage their own budgets. In a recent period of change and growth, I was critical in, co-ordinating corporate finance and managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and in the future, potential. acquisitions. Other duties and responsibilities include:
• Providing leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise the company’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Contributing fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Ensuring that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Work with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans.
• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements are met.
• Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
• Establishing a high-level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and advisors.