Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Lead the development and execution of the company's financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Provide financial insights to the CEO and Board to support decision-making, investment prioritization, and capital allocation.
- Evaluate market trends, cost factors, product pricing, and expansion opportunities.
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support planning at all company levels.
- Drive long-range financial planning that incorporates demand forecasts, operational cash flow, and capital requirements.
- Monitor financial performance versus budget and market expectations.
Capital & Treasury Management:
- Lead capital sourcing strategy for growth, including equity, debt, project finance, and incentives/subsidies.
- Manage relationships with banks, investors, rating agencies, equity analysts, and financial partners.
- Optimize working capital, cash flow, and treasury functions across multiple jurisdictions.
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Establish robust risk management frameworks related to commodity price exposure (e.g., lithium pricing risk), FX, credit, and interest rate exposures.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP), tax laws, and corporate governance best practices.
- Oversee internal audit and control functions.
Operational & Performance Finance:
- Partner with supply chain, production, engineering, and commercial teams on cost accounting, margin analysis, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Support capital project evaluation (e.g., refinery expansion, plant commissioning) with cost validation and ROI metrics.
- Implement performance measurement systems for manufacturing & operational excellence.
Financial Reporting & Controls:
- Lead consolidated financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality financial information for internal and external stakeholders.
- Strengthen internal control systems and scale reporting processes to match business growth.
Leadership & Talent Development:
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance organization.
- Develop succession plans, career paths, and training frameworks within the finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
