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.