Corporate Finance Director

The Corporate Finance Director / Manager is a critical leadership role driving Degas' financial strategy. This role involves spearheading equity and debt fundraising initiatives, both domestically and internationally, including pitching, financial modelling, due diligence, term negotiations, and closing to accelerate the company’s growth. Additionally, the Corporate Finance Director / Manager will collaborate closely with the team members of the Japan headquarters and Ghana subsidiary to manage finance operations, including budget creation and monitoring, cash flow management, and overall financial and accounting activities. Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of equity and debt fundraising initiatives, including pitching, financial modeling, due diligence, refurbishing pitch decks, term negotiations, and closing, both domestically and internationally. Lead the application for grant programs and manage grant funds, ensuring compliance and effective use of funds. Collaborate with the executive leadership team to communicate and implement long-term business strategies, ensuring alignment with financial goals and forecasts. Prepare and present detailed financial models, investor materials, and strategic reports for internal and external stakeholders. Strengthen relationships with current and potential investors, providing regular updates on business and financial performance and growth prospects. Manage overall financial and accounting operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing financial procedures. Identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to mitigate risks while maximizing growth opportunities across global operations. Develop comprehensive business and financial strategies in accordance with Degas’ long-term goals and guide decision-making on prioritization and resource allocation. Oversee budget planning and monitoring, financial analysis, and cash flow management to ensure financial stability and appropriate capital allocation to support growth initiatives. Assess global entity structuring options for Degas Group and oversee and execute the relevant legal activities.