Group Finance Director

About the role

An established and diversified organisation is seeking an experienced finance leader to strengthen its senior management team. The role oversees the Group's financial management and controllership functions and contributes to strategic corporate finance initiatives, investment decisions and business growth. It is a high-visibility position requiring strong financial stewardship and commercial acumen.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee day-to-day operations, financial closing, group consolidation and the preparation of timely and accurate financial and management reports.
• Drive annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, including cash flow projections and working capital management.
• Ensure robust financial controls, accounting standards and regulatory compliance, and strengthen financial policies and reporting processes.
• Work with senior management and the Board on financial performance, business planning, investment decisions and strategy.
• Lead financial evaluation and execution of corporate transactions such as acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and strategic investments.
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation analysis and investment assessments to support capital allocation.
• Support the CFO on funding and capital management, including debt and equity fundraising, refinancing and negotiations with financial institutions.
• Provide oversight of Group liquidity, banking relationships and financial risk management, and support treasury strategy.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
• At least 10-15 years of relevant finance experience, with a strong background in senior financial management and exposure to corporate finance, treasury or investment activities.
• Experience in corporate transactions such as M&A, fundraising, debt financing or refinancing.
• Proven ability to engage and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, financial institutions, investors and professional advisers.
• Strong commercial judgement, leadership and negotiation skills, with hands-on capability and a strategic perspective.
• Experience in real estate, healthcare, infrastructure or other investment-intensive sectors is advantageous.