Role Introduction
Reports to: General Manager, Financial Services
The Head of Corporate Finance is a strategic leadership role responsible for all corporate finance-related matters. They lead the development of financial plans, including Investor Relations, Investment Committee, review of associates/investment matters, while analyzing performance and providing insights to the executive team. Importantly, they build and manage a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative culture and enabling the professional development of associates. As a strategic partner, the Head of Corporate Finance aligns the finance function's initiatives with the company's overall objectives, contributing to the organization's financial health and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company's corporate finance strategy to support overall business objectives
- Manage the company's capital structure, including analyzing and executing debt and equity financing opportunities
- Lead merger, acquisition, and divestiture activities, including deal structuring, valuation, and integration
- Evaluate and execute corporate finance transactions or other agreements / contracts in particular to advise on finance related issues, and coordinate the due diligence exercise
- Evaluate and execute strategic investment and project financing decisions
- Monitor and report on the company's financial performance and position
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
- Serve as the primary contact and spokesperson for the company's investors
- Organize and participate in investor presentations, roadshows, and quarterly earnings calls
- Manage the company's relationships with sell-side analysts and institutional investors
- Ensure timely and transparent communication of the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives
- Manage the corporate finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Chair the company's investment committee and lead the evaluation of investment opportunities
- Establish investment policies, guidelines, and decision-making processes
- Analyze and recommend investment decisions based on risk, return, and alignment with the company's strategy
- Monitor the performance of the company's investments and provide oversight and guidance
- Provide necessary papers, reports and information to Swire
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Economic, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professionally qualified either as Certified Public Accountant or Certified Financial Analyst
- 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or a similar role
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Proven experience in raising capital, executing mergers and acquisitions, and managing complex financial transactions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-financial stakeholders
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Personal & Application Information
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