FINANCE HEAD SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Mar 18, 2025 - The Finance Head brings a robust background in Finance and Operations, ideally within a Retail setting, emphasizing advanced strategic financial planning and meticulous budget control. Expertise in leading an autonomous Finance/Operations/Commercial division, coupled with proficiency in ERP-based Accounting Systems and International Financial Reporting Standards. Demonstrates strong analytical, and negotiation capabilities, a thorough understanding of Corporate Law, Trademarks, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and effective communication skills.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Finance Head Resume
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Risk Management
- Financial Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Modeling
- Budget Management
- Leadership
- Team Development
- Communication
- Strategic Advising
- Relationship Management
- Decision Making
- Team Building
- Stakeholder Communication
- Training
- Adaptability
Summary of Finance Head Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Finance with 12 Years of Experience
- CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification in Finance
- Experience with management responsibility
- Extensive experience working in an MNC and at a Regional Office
- Proven excellent communication and leadership skills
- Strong IFRS knowledge and experience in planning, forecasting and analysis
- Excellent systems and analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel - vlookup/ pivot table, Powerpoint, Word) and Google doc
- Hands-on working experience with finance systems such as SAP/ Oracle. Prior experience working with SAP system
- Energetic, collaborative, a clear communicator, self-starter
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of a multicultural organization
2. BA in Business Administration with 10 Years of Experience
- Experience in Finance and Operations preferably in a Retail environment with specific exposure to evolved strategic financial planning and budget control
- Experience heading an independent Finance / Operations / Commercial function
- Knowledge of ERP based Accounting Systems
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting (IFRS Standards)
- Analytical ability and negotiation skills
- Corporate Law and Trademark knowledge
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics knowledge
- Communication skills
3. BA in Accounting with 15 Years of Experience
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry, including cost accounting experience with exposure to manufacturing and/or supply chain.
- Accounting/finance experience with strong people management skills.
- Ability to effectively influence and drive consensus across global cross-functional teams, and ability to interact with senior management.
- Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements affecting other stakeholders.
- Experience in working with all levels and disciplines of people within a large organization.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and understand large amounts of data.
- Proficient systems skills (SAP, Excel, Powerpoint, Access).
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to persuasively convey critical elements of complex issues.