Head of Corporate Finance

Head Corporate Finance

Position Objective

The Head of Corporate Finance is responsible for financial strategy, including mergersand acquisitions, investment management, banking relationships, and equity analysis. This senior rolerequires a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 4 years in a similar leadershipposition, and a professional qualification such as CA or CFA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A opportunities to support the company's
• strategic growth objectives.
• Oversee due diligence processes, financial modeling, and integration planning to ensure
• successful transactions.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and operational teams to structure deals that align with corporate
• goals.
• Develop and implement investment strategies to optimize the company's financial performance
• and capital allocation.
• Analyze potential investment opportunities, including market research, risk assessment, and
• return on investment evaluations.
• Monitor and report on the performance of existing investments, recommending adjustments as
• necessary.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investors to
• support the company's financing needs.
• Negotiate financing terms, credit facilities, and other banking services to ensure favorable
• conditions for the company.
• Ensure compliance with all banking covenants and reporting requirements.
• Oversee the analysis of equity markets to inform strategic decisions related to capital raising,
• share repurchases, and investor relations.
• Provide insights into market trends, valuation metrics, and competitor performance to guide
• executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with the investor relations team to effectively communicate the company's financial
• performance and strategy to shareholders.
• Lead the development of financial models, budgets, and forecasts to support strategic planning
• and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior
• management.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with relevant accounting standards
• and company policies.
• Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and
• continuous development.
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to support
• team growth.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication within the finance team and across
• departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Financial Analyst
• (CFA) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or a related field,
• with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in leading M&A transactions, investment management, and maintaining
• banking relationships.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, investment strategies, and corporate finance principles.

Competencies

• Ability to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's long-term
• objectives.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex information and
• make informed recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex
• financial information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
• including senior executives, investors, and financial institutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and regulatory landscapes.