Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial planning, reporting, and analysis of First Bauxite Inc. Key duties include developing budgets, forecasting financial performance, analysing financial data to support strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Finance Manager also collaborates with other departments to optimize resource allocation, monitors cash flow, and identifies areas for cost reduction. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in PRONTO financial software are essential, along with effective communication and leadership abilities to guide the financial team and present findings to Executive Committee (ExCo) and other stakeholders as required.

• Must have relevant knowledge to fulfill the role, and at least 5-years experience in a senior finance and accounting capacity, in the resource and/or manufacturing industry.

• Must hold an acceptable professional accounting designation (ACCA. ACMA or CA) or equivalent experience and training

• Must have sound knowledge and experience of working with fully functioning ERP systems; and be fully proficient in MS Office.  Experience with PRONTO is an asset.

• Evidence of maintaining professional proficiency and full understanding of accounting standards.

• Oversee and manage the Company’s Accounting and Finance function, with accountability for the short, mid and long-term deliverables it is required to achieve.

• Manage the coordination and preparation of all site forecast and budget submissions.

• Provide input into the weekly and monthly reports and development of systems supporting forecasting and reporting the actuals for site data.

• Oversee the development of financial, analytical and forecasting tools for all major production and cost drivers for the company ensuring the Departmental Managers have the information needed for cost and volume analysis, quarterly forecasts, annual Business Plans. Etc.

• Manage the month-end process and the monthly hard close, to ensure month-end procedures are completed to meet the company’s monthly reporting schedule, including; analysis and approval of accruals and journals, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with required controls and generally accepted accounting policies.

• Ensure that financial reporting is submitted in timely manner and is accurate and approved.

• Oversee analysis of monthly and quarterly costs and ensuring cost reporting is managed accurately and timely.

• Provide guidance to the Departmental Managers on cost systems and opportunities for improvement by maximising revenue and reducing/controlling costs.

• Assist in analysis of supplier contracts including input into key supplier meetings. Develop and report supplier KPI’s and work with the Supply Chain / Procurement team to review supplier performance and seek opportunities to add value to the business.

• Continually improve site financial processes and systems that will preserve the operation’s value and result in well-informed Finance decisions, ensuring management reports are generated to support management in the running of the business

• Ensure up to date, accurate, quality and detailed documentation is kept relating to the finance operational framework including processes, workflows, controls, cycle times, position responsibilities, etc.

• Ensure throughout the company there are sound systems of internal control and governance.

• Educate all key personnel in the systems and processes deployed.

• Fully install all necessary PRONTO modules, and a standard suite of automated reports, to ensure the efficient running of the company and the operations.  Ensure all required supporting processes are implemented and are efficient and effective.