Oscar Hesketh-Mare Ca(Sa) Email & Phone Number

As an accomplished Head of Finance, I bring a wealth of experience in strategic financial management and business leadership. With a proven record in steering financial operations, I have consistently driven business growth and profitability through meticulous financial planning and analysis. My expertise lies in aligning financial strategies with organizational goals, ensuring robust financial health and compliance across all operations.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional skills in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. I have successfully led finance teams to deliver accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis, enabling informed decision-making at the executive level. My ability to develop and implement effective financial policies has been instrumental in optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational efficiency.I am adept at-risk management, having implemented comprehensive internal audit programs that ensure compliance with regulatory standards. My strong stakeholder engagement skills have allowed me to build lasting relationships with investors, banks, auditors, advisors and other key partners, further strengthening the financial position of the organizations I have served.Core competencies: Financial leadership, finance director, financial planning, budget management, forecasting, risk mitigation, cost optimisation, compliance and governance, financial analysis, stakeholder communication, digital transformation and technology integration, talent development & leadership, financial modeling, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), financial reporting, internal controls, change management, capital allocation, treasury management, investor relations

Listed skills include Corporate Finance, Valuation, Managerial Finance, Finance, and 50 others.