Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Finance Controller

Experience Required:

10+ years

Location:

[Insert Location]

Reports To:

CFO / Group Finance Director / CEO

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned

Corporate Finance Controller

to lead enterprise-wide financial strategy, planning, and governance. This executive-level role is pivotal in driving financial performance, aligning finance with business strategy, and ensuring the integrity of financial operations across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of corporate finance, capital structuring, risk management, and financial leadership at a strategic level--not merely transactional accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and align it with organizational objectives. Provide strategic direction on capital structure, investment decisions, and funding strategies. Lead long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support growth and M&A activities.

Performance Management

Oversee enterprise-wide financial performance, margin improvement, and KPI-driven analysis. Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes. Develop and maintain dynamic forecasting and performance tracking models.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards (IFRS/GAAP, SOX, etc.) and internal governance policies. Liaise with external stakeholders, auditors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring full transparency and compliance.

Risk & Treasury Oversight

Identify financial and operational risks; design mitigation strategies aligned with business continuity planning. Oversee treasury operations including liquidity management, banking relationships, and cash flow strategy.

Financial Reporting & Control

Supervise the preparation and review of consolidated financial reports for executive and board-level audiences. Establish robust internal controls, reporting frameworks, and compliance protocols across business units.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead and mentor senior finance managers and business unit controllers across geographies or divisions. Cultivate a high-performance finance culture built on accountability, insight, and strategic partnership.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business; Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Professional Certification:

Mandatory certification such as

CA, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA

.

Experience:

10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record in financial strategy, risk management, and executive-level reporting. Background in managing finance in complex, matrixed, or multinational organizations.

Technical Proficiency:

Deep expertise in financial modeling, corporate finance, and capital markets. Strong command of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools. Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and presentation tools.

Leadership Attributes:

Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen. Influential communicator, capable of engaging board-level stakeholders. Resilient, decisive, and capable of driving transformation in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Background:

Experience working in corporate headquarters or a global finance center. Exposure to investor relations, IPO readiness, or private equity-backed environments. Strong involvement in corporate transactions, restructuring, or strategic M&A.
Job Type: Full-time