Director of Finance

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s long-term financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide financial insights, scenario analysis, and decision support at board and investor levels.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and capital allocation strategies.
• Collaborate with executive management to guide strategic decision-making through financial analysis.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and key financial stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to the finance function, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
  

• Act as the primary finance representative for investors, private equity firms, venture capitalists, and financial institutions.
• Prepare and present investment decks, financial models, valuation analyses, and performance metrics.
• Manage due diligence processes during fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
• Ensure transparent, accurate, and timely communication of financial performance, risks, and growth plans to investors.
  

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee audits, taxation, corporate finance activities, and internal control systems.
• Strengthen enterprise risk management and financial control mechanisms across the organization.
  

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MIS reports suitable for investor and board review.
• Monitor KPIs, profitability, cash flows, and working capital efficiency.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to drive growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
  

• Evaluate inorganic growth opportunities including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation, negotiations, and post-merger integration planning.
• Support business expansion, restructuring, and transformation initiatives.
  

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team across accounting, taxation, FP&A, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to align financial strategy with operational and business goals.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with excellent business acumen.
• Proven experience in investor presentations and board-level communications.
• Expertise in financial modelling, valuation, and capital structuring.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, strong governance mindset, and attention to detail.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of demonstrable experience as a Finance Director, CFO, or senior finance leader.
• Strong expertise in corporate finance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Ability to translate business objectives into executable financial strategies.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage senior leadership, investors, and external stakeholders.