General Manager - Corporate Finance

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Finance professional to lead strategic finance initiatives across the organization. The role will support capital allocation decisions, financing strategy, treasury optimization, M&A evaluations, investor engagement, and business growth initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership to drive value creation, optimize capital structure, and support the company's long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Finance & Strategic Planning

·      Lead evaluation of strategic investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture opportunities.

·      Develop financial models, business cases, valuation frameworks, and scenario analyses to support decision-making.

·      Assess capital allocation opportunities to maximize shareholder value.

·      Partner with business and functional leaders on strategic growth initiatives.

Mergers &Acquisitions

·      Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned with corporate strategy.

·      Conduct financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and synergy assessments.

·      Support transaction execution, negotiations, and post-merger integration activities.

·      Coordinate with external advisors, legal counsel, and investment banks.

Capital Structure & Financing

·      Develop and execute funding strategies to support growth and working capital requirements.

·      Assess debt and equity financing alternatives and optimize capital structure.

·      Support negotiations with banks, financial institutions, rating agencies, and investors.

·      Monitor financing markets and recommend opportunities for refinancing or capital raising.

Treasury& Cash Management

·      Partner with Treasury teams to optimize liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management.

·      Monitor financing costs, interest rate exposure, and foreign exchange risks.

·      Support development of treasury and risk management strategies.

Performance Analytics & Reporting

·      Conduct financial performance reviews and identify opportunities for value enhancement.

·      Develop dashboards and management reports on key financial and operational KPIs.

·      Provide actionable insights through financial analysis and benchmarking.

Governance & Compliance

·      Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal governance requirements.

·      Maintain robust financial controls and risk management practices across corporate finance activities.

·      Support external audits, financing reviews, and due diligence processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

·      Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA,CFA, or equivalent professional qualification.

·      MBA from a reputed institution preferred.

·      12–18 years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, M&A, Treasury, FP&A, or Strategic Finance.

·      Experience within multinational organizations, commodities, agriculture, FMCG, manufacturing, or trading industries preferred.

·      Demonstrated experience in transaction execution, fundraising, and financial modelling.

·      Experience interacting with senior executives, boards, investors, and banking partners.

·      Advanced financial modelling and valuation expertise.

·      Strong understanding of capital markets, corporate finance principles, and financing structures.

·      Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting frameworks.

·      Excellence in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.