Description :
Grade Level: L4
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Last Date to Apply: 15 April 2025
What is Head of Corporate Finance – Deodar ?
The Head of Corporate Finance at Deodar will lead the corporate finance function, overseeing financial planning, capital management, and strategic financial decision-making. This role is critical for maintaining the company's financial health, optimizing capital allocation, and supporting long-term growth. The position currently reports directly to the CEO Deodar and will work closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
What does the Head of Corporate Finance - Deodar do?
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and implement corporate finance strategies that align with Deodar’s business objectives and growth plans.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support executive decision-making and long-term business strategy.
- Optimize capital allocation to ensure efficient use of resources and drive financial performance.
Corporate Accounting & TAX
· End to end management of accounting function including AP, AR, GL, Tax, FAR etc.
· Prepare company financial statements as per the standards.
· Perform Monthly closing activities and Management reviews.
· Prepare and present financial reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
· Liaison with External auditor for audit and compliance
· Provides guidance on tax implications of business decisions impacting transactions.
· Review of sales tax and withholding tax compliances
Capital Structure & Funding Management
- Manage the company’s capital structure, ensuring a balance between debt and equity to support operational and strategic initiatives.
- Lead capital-raising efforts, including securing debt financing, negotiating loan agreements, and managing investor relationships.
- Evaluate and recommend financial instruments for optimizing capital costs and managing liquidity.
Financial Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Implement risk management frameworks to mitigate financial, operational, and market risks.
- Oversee financial audits and maintain transparency in financial reporting.
Team Leadership & Development
- Build and lead a high-performing corporate finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
Requirements
What are we looking for and what does it require to be Head of Corporate Finance at Deodar?
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, plus professional certifications/degrees i.e. CA, ACCA, ACMA, MBA or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in managing corporate finance for capital-intensive industries, ideally in infrastructure, telecom, or utilities.
Skills & Competencies
- Expertise in Accounting, Taxation, Treasury, and statutory reporting.
- Strong understanding of corporate finance principles, financial governance, and risk management.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel modeling.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
