Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is a senior executive responsible for developing and executing the financial strategy governance frameworks capital allocation processes financial controls and performance management systems that support Cavista Holdings and its portfolio companies.

This role serves as a trusted strategic partner to executive leadership working closely with the CEO and Chief Finance Officer (CFO) business leaders and portfolio company executives to drive financial performance optimize capital deployment strengthen governance and support enterprise growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional financial leadership strategic thinking investment acumen commercial judgment and operational excellence with a proven ability to lead complex finance functions across diversified business environments.

The Director of Finance will play a critical role in building scalable financial systems enhancing business performance supporting investment decisions ensuring effective risk management and creating the financial infrastructure necessary for sustainable growth across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Groups financial strategy in alignment with Cavista Holdings long-term business objectives and growth agenda.
• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Executive Leadership Team Board of Directors and portfolio company leadership teams.
• Lead financial planning budgeting forecasting and long-range strategic planning processes across the Group.
• Establish and maintain world-class financial governance accounting policies reporting standards and internal control frameworks.
• Drive enterprise financial performance by developing robust performance management systems Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) frameworks and business intelligence reporting.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support investment decisions growth initiatives and capital allocation priorities.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting across the Group and ensure accuracy transparency and timeliness of financial information.
• Lead treasury management cash flow optimisation liquidity planning and working capital management initiatives.
• Develop and implement capital management strategies that optimize shareholder value and support business expansion.
• Partner with portfolio company executives to improve financial performance profitability operational efficiency and value creation.
• Lead financial due diligence valuation analysis transaction support and financial assessments for mergers acquisitions divestitures and strategic investments.
• Support post-acquisition integration efforts by establishing financial controls reporting structures and performance measurement frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards tax requirements regulatory obligations and corporate governance requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors tax advisors financial institutions investors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Develop and implement financial controls that safeguard company assets and support effective risk management.
• Drive financial transformation initiatives through process improvement automation digital finance solutions and technology enablement.
• Provide financial modeling scenario analysis and strategic planning support for new business opportunities and expansion initiatives.
• Establish portfolio-wide financial reporting standards and performance monitoring mechanisms.
• Lead tax planning and optimization strategies while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance organization focused on accountability business partnership innovation and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline ownership transparency and value creation across the Group.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Masters Degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration (MBA) or a related field preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification required such as: ACA ACCA CPA ICAN or equivalent
• Executive education in corporate finance investments strategy or private equity is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• At least 8 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Director of Finance Group Finance Director Head of Finance CFO or equivalent.
• Experience within a holdings company investment firm private equity-backed environment multinational organization or diversified business group preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading finance functions across multiple business units or portfolio companies.
• Strong experience in financial planning and analysis financial reporting treasury management and capital allocation.
• Proven track record supporting executive leadership with strategic financial decision-making.
• Experience leading mergers acquisitions investment analysis valuation and transaction support activities.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance governance financial controls and enterprise risk management.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships including Boards investors lenders auditors and regulators.
• Exposure to multi-industries and geographically distributed operations is highly desirable.

Additional Information :

Why Join Cavista Holdings

• Opportunity to shape the voice of a forward-thinking global organization.
• Collaborative innovative and growth-oriented culture.
• Competitive compensation benefits and professional development.

How to apply:

• Submit an online application.
• You will receive an email response with further instructions.

Cavista Holdings is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1