Director, Corporate Finance

Job Purpose:The Corporate Finance Director is responsible for leading the Company’s corporate finance, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budget control and working capital management activities. The role leads the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes, prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reports, develops short-, medium- and long-term financial plans, and provides forward-looking analysis to support management decision-making. The role also monitors financial performance, liquidity, cash flow and working capital, supports project and investment evaluations, and ensures timely, accurate and insightful reporting to the CFO, Executive Management, relevant committees and the Board of Directors

Key Responsibilities

A. Budgeting, Financial Planning & ForecastingLead and coordinate the annual budget preparation process, including departmental budgets, consolidation, review of assumptions and alignment with the Company’s strategic and financial objectives.Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term financial plans, rolling forecasts and financial projections aligned with the Company’s strategy and business plan.Establish and maintain effective budgetary control, monitor actual performance against approved budgets and forecasts, analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.Coordinate with business units and departments to challenge budget assumptions, validate financial inputs and ensure timely submission of budgets and forecasts.Prepare scenario, sensitivity and trend analysis to assess the financial impact of key business decisions, projects, initiatives and changes in operating assumptions.Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators and provide early warning of material deviations from plan.B. Financial & Management ReportingLead the preparation and review of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely submission.Prepare periodic performance reports covering actual versus budget, forecast and prior periods, including key financial indicators, trends, variances, risks and management actions.Provide financial analysis and executive-level commentary on revenue, profitability, operating costs, capital expenditure, cash flow and financial position.Prepare financial reports, dashboards and presentation materials for the CFO, Executive Management, relevant committees and the Board of Directors.Coordinate with the Accounting team to ensure management reporting is reconciled with the general ledger and statutory financial statements.Develop and enhance management reporting frameworks, dashboards and financial KPIs to improve visibility and decision-making.Provide ad hoc financial reports and analysis requested by the CFO and Executive Management.C. Working Capital, Cash Flow & Financial PerformanceManage and monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, cash conversion cycle and other key working-capital components, to optimize liquidity and operational efficiency.Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning and monitor actual cash flows against forecast to identify funding requirements and potential liquidity gaps.Work closely with Accounting, Treasury and business teams to improve collections, optimize payment cycles and strengthen cash flow management.Undertake financial analysis of the Company and its projects, including profitability, margins, liquidity, returns, leverage and other relevant financial ratios.Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, cost efficiency, cash generation and return on invested capital.D. Corporate Finance, Business Planning & Investment SupportDevelop and maintain financial business plans and financial models for projects, initiatives and investment opportunities.Support financial feasibility studies, investment appraisals and financial due diligence for new projects, partnerships and strategic initiatives.Evaluate project and investment returns using appropriate financial metrics, including IRR, NPV, ROI, payback and sensitivity analysis, as applicable.Support the CFO in assessing financing requirements, capital allocation priorities and the financial implications of funding alternatives.Provide financial input into strategic planning, business cases, commercial evaluations and major management decisions.E. Governance, Controls & Stakeholder CoordinationEnsure budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and corporate finance activities operate in accordance with approved policies, internal controls and delegation of authority.Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required budgeting, planning, reporting and financial analysis information and supporting documentation.Maintain robust financial planning and reporting calendars and ensure timely completion of all required deliverables.Promote strong collaboration between Finance and other departments to improve financial discipline, accountability and the quality of financial information.Proactively identify financial, budgetary, liquidity and performance risks and escalate material matters to the CFO with recommended corrective actions.F. Managerial ResponsibilitiesLead, supervise, coach and develop the Corporate Finance team and allocate responsibilities to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.Set clear objectives and performance expectations and monitor the team’s performance against agreed deliverables and deadlines.Drive process improvements, standardization, automation and effective use of ERP and reporting tools across budgeting, forecasting and management reporting activities.Develop the financial planning and analytical capabilities of the Finance function and promote a performance-oriented culture.