Financial Director

Job description

The Financial Director will play a key role in driving the Group’s financial planning, investment strategy and decision-making processes. This position involves deep collaboration with the executive leadership to ensure the business’s financial health and long-term sustainability. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

Strategic Planning & Financial Modelling

• Develop and maintain long-term financial models and forecasts to support strategic initiatives and business plans for Aptech Africa as a whole.
• Advise executive management on strategic financial decisions, mergers & acquisitions, capital investments and expansion opportunities.
• Conduct scenario analysis and risk assessments to guide executive decision-making.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly re-forecasting in collaboration with heads of departments across different
• Monitor budget variances and provide regular financial reports with actionable insights to management.

Investment Strategy & Capital Allocation

• Assess and propose capital allocation strategies aligned with the Group’s
• Evaluate potential investment opportunities, ROI calculations and business case
• Assist in managing the company’s investment portfolio, liquidity and financing structure.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Provide in-depth financial performance analysis, including profitability, cost structures and cash flow trends.
• Track and report financial KPIs and develop dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial strategy reports for management and board review.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulatory frameworks under Mauritian law, including reporting obligations under the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
• Collaborate with auditors and regulatory authorities during reviews or
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and propose internal control improvements where necessary.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Operations and Business Development teams to align financial strategy with business
• Support major corporate transactions (e.g., restructuring, equity fundraising or debt issuance) from a financial planning standpoint.

NB: Please note that a detailed Job description shall be shared with the Formal Contract, having jointly drafted it with the dedicated Key performance indicators on arrival. Interested applicants should email their CV to laura@aptechafrica.com.