Executive Director Finance

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with the overall corporate strategy.Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial scenario analysis.Translate strategic objectives into financial targets, funding requirements, and resource allocation plans.Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and executive leadership on investments, growth opportunities, cost optimization, and major business decisions.Monitor financial performance against strategy, budget, and business plans, identifying risks and corrective actions.Lead financial feasibility studies and business cases for strategic initiatives, investments, partnerships, and new ventures.Oversee capital allocation and ensure financial resources are directed toward the highest-value strategic priorities.Drive financial performance improvement, cost efficiency, profitability, and value creation initiatives.Establish financial KPIs and executive dashboards to support management decision-making.Lead financial risk assessment, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis.Ensure appropriate financial governance, controls, policies, and Delegation of Authority are in place.Support strategic transactions, including M&A, partnerships, investments, and restructuring, where applicable.Work closely with Strategy, Business Units, and other functions to assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives.Present financial performance, forecasts, risks, and strategic recommendations to executive management and relevant committees.Lead and develop the finance team and strengthen financial capabilities across the organization.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; Master’s/MBA preferred.Professional qualification such as CFA, CPA, ACCA, CMA is preferred.12+ years of relevant experience, including significant leadership experience.