Head of Finance

at  Leatherback

ABOUT LEATHERBACK

We are Leatherback, and we provide a single access point that empowers individuals and businesses to be truly global. We do this by building best-in-class financial, payment, and
commerce solutions that remove barriers to global growth and mobility for all citizens of the world.
If you are cut out to be part of a technology company that enables global finance, payment, commerce, and lifestyle opportunities, this role was specially curated for you.
Job Title: Head of Finance
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Head of Finance will direct and oversee the financial reporting & strategy activities of the company; direct the preparation of all financial reports and summaries and create forecasts
predicting future growth. S/He will be responsible for analyzing strengths/weaknesses in the company’s finances and overseeing all aspects of its financial success.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of financial experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial management role within the Finance/Financial services industry spanning Finance, Financial Reporting, Performance Management, Strategy, Business Planning, Business Partnering, Revenue Assurance, Treasury Management and Accounting.
• Experience within the Group finance setting of a multi-jurisdictional bank or financial services group
• Experience working at one of the Big Four Accounting firms is a plus
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in numerate or semi-numerate

disciplines such as Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Business Studies.

• The candidate must have the ICAN, or ACCA recognized professional qualification. A CFA will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory issues as well as global best practices.SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Strategic thinking, planning, and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and provide useful and strategic advice and input across the company and on the executive team
• Strong budget and management skills, including proven ability to manage project/process.
• Good understanding of the company’s business
• Ability to lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, ethics, and dependability.
• Result-orientated and metrics-driven
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, tight timelines, multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiating skills, able to influence/manage c-suite executives, 3rd party.
• Strong People skills - Building Collaborative Relationships, highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skill
• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and provide useful and strategic advice and input across the company and on the executive team.
• Ability to work within and manage a team of professionals, guiding and coordinating towards achieving common objectives.
• Top notch communication skills - oral, written interpersonal and presentation skills