Director - JV & Development

Role Overview: The Director – JV & Development is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial performance of joint ventures, including Arada London. This role ensures robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strategic oversight of JV operations to support decision-making and business growth. Key Responsibilities: • Financial Oversight of JVs • Monitor and analyze the financial performance of joint ventures, including budgets, forecasts, and actuals. • Ensure all JV financials are accurately maintained and reported in compliance with company standards. Budgeting & Forecasting • Lead the preparation of JV budgets and financial forecasts. • Provide insights on variances and advise management on corrective actions. Financial Reporting • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for JVs. • Present financial results, key metrics, and recommendations to senior management. Strategic Support • Support Group Chief Financial Officer and the leadership team in strategic planning and business decisions related to JVs. • Evaluate financial risks and opportunities within joint ventures. Compliance & Governance • Ensure JV financial operations comply with internal policies and relevant regulations. • Coordinate audits and financial reviews as required. Stakeholder Management • Act as the key finance liaison between Arada and JV partners. • Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, auditors, and external partners. Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA) preferred. • 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with significant exposure to joint ventures or corporate finance. • Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. • Experience managing international joint ventures or subsidiaries (desirable for Arada London). • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Skills & Competencies: • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence business decisions • Proficient in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA) preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with significant exposure to joint ventures or corporate finance. Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. Experience managing international joint ventures or subsidiaries (desirable for Arada London). Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Financial Oversight of JVs: Monitor and analyze the financial performance of joint ventures, including budgets, forecasts, and actuals; ensure JV financials are accurately maintained and reported in compliance with company standards. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of JV budgets and financial forecasts; provide insights on variances and advise management on corrective actions. Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for JVs; present financial results, key metrics, and recommendations to senior management. Strategic Support: Support Group Chief Financial Officer and the leadership team in strategic planning and business decisions related to JVs; evaluate financial risks and opportunities within joint ventures. Compliance & Governance: Ensure JV financial operations comply with internal policies and relevant regulations; coordinate audits and financial reviews as required. Stakeholder Management: Act as the key finance liaison between Arada and JV partners; maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, auditors, and external partners.