Finance Manager - Daikan

Daikan is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Finance Manager to oversee the company’s financial operations and support senior management in driving long-term growth and profitability. This role combines day-to-day management of financial reporting, cost control, and compliance, with high-level analysis and strategic financial planning to guide decision-making across the organization.
 
  • Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial plans that support the overall objectives of the business. This includes forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning to support growth initiatives.
  • Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
  • Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Provide insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
  • Risk Management: Assess and mitigate financial risks, including market volatility, liquidity challenges, and operational risks. Implement strategies to safeguard the company's financial assets and investments.
  • Capital Management: Manage capital structure and working capital. Optimize capital allocation to support growth initiatives.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and regularly update forecasts based on market dynamics and business performance. Monitor variances and take corrective actions as needed.
  • Cost Management: Identify opportunities to optimize costs and improve efficiency across all aspects of the business, including food and beverage costs, labor expenses, and overheads.
  • Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and liquidity position to ensure sufficient funds are available for day-to-day operations and strategic investments. Implement cash management strategies to optimize liquidity.
  • Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and other regulatory requirements. Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as necessary.
  • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine strategic plans for business expansion, new market entry, and product diversification. Evaluate investment opportunities and potential partnerships.
  • Technology Integration: Leverage financial technology (FinTech) solutions to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve decision-making capabilities.
  • Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team. Provide guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to develop talent and foster a culture of excellence.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial performance, key metrics, and strategic initiatives to stakeholders. Present financial reports and analysis in a clear and concise manner.
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate, improve and implementation of financial procedures, structures, systems, and controls both internal and external to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance. Education/Qualification,
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or CPA/CFA qualification preferred.
  • Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance executive in the F&B industry or related sectors.
  • Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles and the F&B industry experience is a must
  • In-depth knowledge of cost control techniques, financial analysis, and budgeting in the restaurant business.
  • Proven experience in managing credit facilities and working with financial institutions.
  • Excellent financial forecasting skills
  • People management and problem solving.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Impeccable analytical mindset and comfort working with numbers
  • Familiarity with the accounting and finance software tools
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards