Associate Director – Finance Strategy & Growth

Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance & Growth Leadership — Lead the development and execution of finance-driven growth strategies aligned with corporate direction; translate strategic priorities into financial roadmaps, value creation plans, and measurable outcomes; drive financial evaluation of enterprise growth initiatives, including new business models, expansion opportunities, and cross-business synergies.
• Executive & Business Partnership — Serve as a strategic finance advisor to the CFO, executive management, and business unit leaders; partner with Corporate Strategy and BU teams to shape investment proposals and strategic initiatives; provide clear, data-driven recommendations to executive committees and investment forums.
• Capital Allocation & Portfolio Management — Oversee financial assessment and prioritization of strategic initiatives across the portfolio; ensure disciplined capital deployment, balancing short-term performance with long-term growth options; monitor value realization and financial performance of major growth initiatives.
• Governance & Capability Building — Establish standards for strategic financial modeling, valuation, and business case development; ensure consistency and governance across strategic finance activities; coach and develop subordinates and build a strong strategic finance talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Strategy, or related fields.
• 10–12+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, corporate strategy, management consulting, investment, or CFO roles.
• Strong expertise in corporate finance, valuation methodologies, capital allocation, and value creation frameworks.
• Proven track record in leading finance-driven growth initiatives, business transformation, or strategic investments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at executive level and influence senior stakeholders; experience integrating financial insights across multiple business units or diverse business models.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance financial discipline and strategic ambition; solid understanding of portfolio management, investment prioritization, and performance tracking.
• Ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Leadership experience in developing senior finance or strategy talent; experience in large, complex, or regional/multi-country organizations preferred.
• Strong communication, judgment, and decision-framing skills.