Finance Manager

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
  
• Monitor hospital revenue, expenses, and cash flow to maintain financial stability.
  
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the CEO and Board.
  

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Develop and manage the hospital’s annual budget.
  
• Prepare cash flow forecasts to guide operational and strategic decisions.
  
• Analyze budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
  

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Collaborate with the executive team to align financial planning with the hospital’s long-term goals.
  
• Identify opportunities for cost-saving measures and sustainable growth.
  

Compliance & Audit Management:

• Ensure financial operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and donor requirements.
  
• Coordinate both internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
  

Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls to safeguard hospital assets.
  
• Assess and mitigate financial risks, ensuring continuity of operations.
  

Grant & Donor Funds Management:

• Manage donor funding and grants, ensuring compliance with donor agreements.
  
• Track fund utilization and prepare financial reports for donors and partners.
  

Team Leadership & Capacity Building:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the finance team.
  
• Provide financial training to non-financial staff to enhance budget discipline.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) is required.
  
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role, preferably in healthcare or the non-profit sector.
  
• Solid understanding of financial management software and ERP systems.
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
  
• Knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and healthcare financial models.
  
• Experience with donor-funded projects and grant management.
  
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
  
• Leadership and team management skills with a collaborative mindset.