Administration and Finance Manager

Description

Position Summary: Wedosolar is seeking an Administration and Finance Manager to lead and oversee administrative, financial, and accounting operations, ensuring efficient resource utilization and delivering timely information for strategic decision-making. Key Highlights: 1. Key role in financial planning and budgetary control 2. Opportunity to lead organizational improvement and growth initiatives 3. Lead and develop the administrative-financial team Wedosolar seeks to hire an Administration and Finance Manager to lead and supervise the organization’s administrative, financial, and accounting operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivering timely financial information to support strategic decision-making. The selected candidate will play a key role in financial planning, budgetary control, treasury management, performance analysis, and strengthening of the company’s administrative and financial processes. Key Responsibilities * Lead and supervise administration, finance, accounting, and treasury functions. * Develop and monitor the annual budget, track variances, and prepare financial forecasts. * Supervise cash flow, liquidity, and financing requirements. * Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards. * Implement and monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs). * Coordinate accounting closing processes and ensure the quality and timeliness of financial information. * Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and financial obligations. * Maintain relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, suppliers, and related regulatory bodies. * Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve processes, and strengthen internal controls. * Lead and develop the administrative\-financial team. * Support senior management in financial evaluation of projects, investments, and strategic decisions. * Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial procedures, and applicable Chilean tax regulations. * Propose and implement improvements to ERP systems, administrative processes, and financial control tools. Requirements and QualificationsAcademic Background * Professional degree in **Business Engineering, Certified Public Accountant, Industrial Civil Engineering, or Administration Engineering**, or a closely related field. * A postgraduate degree, diploma, or specialization in **Finance, Management Control, Administration, or Financial Management** is desirable. Professional Experience * Minimum **5 years of experience** in administration, finance, accounting, or management control. * At least **3 years of experience in leadership roles such as department head, assistant manager, or manager**. * Proven experience leading teams and coordinating financial processes. * Experience in budget development and monitoring, cash flow management, and financial forecasting. * Experience analyzing financial statements and making data-driven decisions using performance indicators. Technical Knowledge * Advanced proficiency in **Microsoft Excel**, including pivot tables, financial formulas, and data analysis. * Experience with **ERP systems** and/or accounting and financial management software. * Knowledge of accounting, treasury, internal control, and Chilean tax regulations. * Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and management control tools. * Experience working with **companies in the energy, industrial, construction, or infrastructure project sectors** is desirable. * Familiarity with **IFRS/IAS** and financial audit processes is desirable. Competencies * Leadership and team management capability. * Analytical thinking and strategic orientation. * Strong planning and organizational skills. * Results-oriented mindset and cost control capability. * Decision-making and problem-solving ability. * Effective communication with technical, administrative, and managerial teams. * High level of confidentiality, responsibility, and professional integrity. * Ability to work in dynamic, high-responsibility environments. What We Offer * **Salary: CLP $3\.000\.000 per month.** * Join a company operating in the solar energy sector. * A strategic role with direct involvement in financial and administrative management. * Opportunity to lead organizational improvement and growth initiatives. * Location: **Antofagasta, Chile**. Salary: $3\.000\.000 per month Workplace: On-site employment