The Manager of Financial Strategy will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective financial strategy and management model for Tapal. They will establish processes for validating, verifying, and reporting key organizational data sets. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership to identify and assess potential acquisition targets, conduct due diligence, and oversee post-acquisition integration. Additionally, they will conduct market and industry analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks impacting the organization’s financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisition targets, evaluating their financial, operational, and strategic fit with the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess strategic opportunities and provide financial insights and analysis.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to identify potential acquisition opportunities.
• Provide financial support for deal negotiation and structuring activities.
• Lead the development of the organization’s financial strategy and identify potential acquisition targets.
• Evaluate and analyze the financial impact of potential acquisition transactions on the company’s financial statements, cash flows, and key performance indicators.
• Work closely with external partners such as investment bankers, lawyers, and financial advisors to ensure successful transaction execution.
• Analyze data and generate insights to address significant financial challenges.
• Conduct financial assessments and contribute to financial development, including new projects in existing markets, market expansion, and new products.
• Report to management and stakeholders, providing guidance on how future financial decisions may be impacted.
• Act as a commercial financial partner, monitoring and evaluating commercial opportunities, assessing risks, and providing mitigating actions. Collaborate with various departments to assess potential avenues and identify financial drivers and risks for timely mitigation plans.
• Manage the delivery of financial information and scenarios for S&OP meetings, budgeting, and actuals, adhering to agreed service level agreements and deadlines.
• Monitor progress, provide insights and analysis for operational decision-making, identify issues, advise management on action plans and strategies, optimize cost structure, enhance productivity, and improve capital efficiency. Monitor and manage cash flow and implement measures to improve net working capital.
• Collaborate with executives and departments such as management and finance on sales, profitability, pricing, cash management, and compensation planning and forecasting.
• Monitor the progress of key initiatives and provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Understand market dynamics for various customer segments through financial analysis, adding value to the overall finance function. Report, review, and analyze financial risks, activities, and processes as required by management.
• Support the implementation of strategic initiatives, working closely with project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership, stakeholders, and other key audiences, effectively communicating complex information and insights.

Other Requirements: Knowledge of SAP

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial strategy, corporate development, investment banking, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA/CFA preferred.

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling and valuation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.