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

Qualification:

• 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