Finance Director

Responsibilities Lead the Group Finance function across a multi-entity, asset-intensive business environment, covering performance management, cost control, cash and working capital management, corporate finance, treasury, tax planning, budgeting, internal controls, and governance. Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership by providing financial insight, scenario analysis, and guidance for operational and commercial decision-making. Work closely with business units operating across different geographies and value-chain segments to enhance financial performance, support growth initiatives, and ensure long-term business resilience. Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, operational efficiency, and internal control frameworks to support large-scale production and supply chain activities. Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, enforce cost discipline, and monitor operational KPIs relevant to manufacturing and volume-driven businesses. Manage liquidity, capital structure, and funding requirements to support ongoing operations, capex projects, and expansion plans. Oversee investment governance, including capex evaluation, IRR tracking, post-investment reviews, and capital allocation in an asset-heavy operating environment. Support corporate finance initiatives such as fundraising, M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships; lead due diligence, financial modelling, negotiations, and deal execution. Recommend efficient and sustainable legal entity and tax structures suited for cross-border trading, processing, and supply chain operations. Ensure strong alignment with corporate headquarters on reporting, policies, and strategic priorities. Develop finance capabilities across the organisation, including mentoring and building a strong finance bench. Participate in long-term strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation for the Group.Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, or related. CPA, CFA, MBA are preferred. At least 15 years of relevant finance experience, ideally from manufacturing, commodities, or other asset-heavy industries with regional or global operations. Minimum 5 years in a senior finance leadership role partnering closely with operational and commercial heads. Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in financial management, process controls, cost and cashflow management, and performance monitoring. Proven experience in management reporting, compliance, cross-border tax matters, and legal entity structures. Exposure to corporate controllership, treasury, banking, corporate finance, and M&A in large or multi-geography organisations. Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced environments involving production, trading, logistics, and supply chain activities.