Finance Director

Job Description

KAIZEN is looking for a Finance Director to lead our Finance & Legal department. In this role, you'll be responsible for shaping our financial strategy, managing risk, and overseeing reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and legal compliance. As a trusted advisor to the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving decisions that fuel our growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize capital structure and financial performance
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and investment strategies
• Manage credit, market, and operational risk

• Lead accurate reporting: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow
• Submit monthly budget vs. actuals and gross profit per business unit
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance with global financial standards

• Oversee cash flow, taxes, salaries, and vendor payments
• Implement robust internal controls and policies
• Strengthen relationships with banks, regulators, and auditors

• Build and lead a team of high-performers
• Promote continuous learning, coaching, and succession planning

• Ensure project invoicing, RERA compliance, and service provider payments
• Oversee legal collection efforts and manage legal risk
• Deliver timely consolidation, audits, and financial insights to stakeholders

You'll Thrive If You:

• Have senior-level finance experience, preferably in high-growth or real estate environments
• Bring a sharp strategic mind and top-tier execution skills
• Are a natural leader who builds high-performing, happy teams
• Know how to align finance with business goals

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is required. An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CFA) is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and strategic financial analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, audit procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in financial and operational tools such as Xero, Socienta, Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to executive stakeholders.
• Proven track record in building, managing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Experience within the real estate, property management, or investment sectors is considered an asset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving business environment