Responsibilities

Provide 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

Liase 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