Director, Finance

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Job Purpose : The Head of Finance (Operations) will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Starlinks functions. This role requires a deep understanding of financial management, cost analysis, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, optimize costs, and support strategic decision-making. Reporting to the Finance Executive Director, the Head of Finance (Operations) will play a critical role in ensuring financial transparency and accountability throughout the organization. Main Job Responsibilities Oversee and lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial planning, and performance analysis, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies to support sustainable growth, operational efficiency, profitability, and long-term business performance. Lead the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial plans in collaboration with operational and executive leadership. Develop sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, resource allocation, and operational planning. Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management. Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting, management accounts, performance dashboards, and variance analysis to facilitate informed decision-making. Establish and implement effective cost-control frameworks, identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving resource utilisation, and maximising operational profitability. Conduct detailed cost-benefit analyses, profitability assessments, and financial evaluations of business initiatives, capital expenditure, and operational investments. Partner with operations, procurement, technology, and other business functions to align financial plans with operational priorities and drive cross-functional performance improvements. Evaluate and optimise financial and operational processes to enhance productivity, strengthen reporting accuracy, streamline workflows, and improve cost efficiency. Design, implement, and monitor robust internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets, minimise financial exposure, and ensure regulatory compliance. Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks through effective risk management frameworks, scenario planning, and contingency strategies. Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, liquidity planning, and expenditure prioritisation to maintain financial stability and support business continuity. Manage financial governance, statutory reporting, audit coordination, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations. Lead and develop finance teams, establishing clear performance objectives, strengthening technical capabilities, and promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate business performance, assess strategic opportunities, and provide financial recommendations that support sustainable value creation. Oversee capital expenditure planning and investment appraisal, ensuring appropriate financial justification, budget adherence, and post-investment performance monitoring. Establish and monitor financial KPIs, operational metrics, and management reporting frameworks to measure profitability, productivity, cost efficiency, and business performance. Drive the automation and digital transformation of finance processes through ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and advanced financial reporting solutions. Support procurement and vendor management activities through contract cost analysis, supplier performance evaluations, spend optimisation, and expenditure control. Conduct periodic financial reviews and operational assessments to identify performance gaps, improve accountability, and implement corrective action plans. Strengthen financial planning and decision-making through sensitivity analysis, scenario modelling, revenue forecasting, and assessment of changing market and business conditions. Ensure effective coordination with external auditors, banks, tax advisers, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders on financial matters. Promote a culture of financial discipline, commercial awareness, transparency, and data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Prepare and present financial reports, strategic recommendations, budget reviews, and business performance updates to executive management and other relevant stakeholders. Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations, delivering measurable enhancements in cost efficiency, process effectiveness, risk management, and financial control. Education: bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field Master's degree is preferred.