Vice President, Finance and Corporate Development

The Company is in search of a Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development with a strong strategic and operational focus to spearhead its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. This pivotal role demands a leader who can seamlessly blend traditional regional finance responsibilities with a proactive approach to corporate development. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring the financial health of multiple markets, leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, and managing compliance with local and international financial standards. Additionally, the role involves overseeing treasury and tax strategies, and capital allocation to support the company's growth initiatives. Key responsibilities for the Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development include leading the end-to-end process for M&A and partnerships, developing franchise strategies, and executing financial models for new market entries. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years' progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the F&B, hospitality, or retail sectors. A deep understanding of the APAC regulatory and economic landscape, as well as proven experience in international franchising models and master franchise agreement negotiations, is essential. The role also requires advanced financial modeling skills, proficiency in enterprise-level ERP systems, and the ability to travel regionally as needed. Core competencies sought include being a strategic negotiator, an analytical powerhouse, and possessing cultural intelligence for managing diverse teams across the region.