**Finance Director (Food Manufacturing) - Remote Work****Job Highlights**:- Our company values commitment, innovation and excellence.- Gain global exposure by working with multi-cultural talents- Achieve maximum potential through employee development programs**Job purpose**:The Finance Director is responsible in analyzing everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.**Duties and responsibilities**:- Provide periodic financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action- Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take- Maintain the financial health of the organization- Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company's actual performance compared to the business plans- Develop trends and projections for the firm's finances- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities- Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met- Manage the preparation of the company's budget- Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained- Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.**Qualifications and Key Skills**:- Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar position- With relevant work experience in a Food Manufacturing company- Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns- Proficient user of SAP ERP or similar system- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills- Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used- A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles in a food production company- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations- BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics- Professional qualifications such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus**Direct reports**:Accounting, Financial Management (i.e Commercial Finance, Taxes and Licensing), Treasury, Internal Audit