VP Strategic Finance & Corporate Initiatives

Lesha Bank is searching for the greatest talent and brightest minds to contribute to the current growth phase at our bank. We are looking for top-tier individuals who are passionate and hungry to add value from day one. Every day at Lesha is different, presenting a new challenge with the opportunity to contribute and grow. We are looking for a VP, Strategic Finance & Corporate Initiatives.

The VP, Strategic Finance & Corporate Initiatives supports the leadership team in driving strategic priorities, financial analysis, governance, performance management, and cross-functional initiatives.

The role combines the analytical rigor of Big Four Audit, Transaction Services, Deals Advisory, or Corporate Finance with the execution skills required to coordinate senior stakeholders, evaluate complex business matters, and ensure that management decisions are translated into measurable actions.

The position will operate across finance, strategy, governance, operations, and special projects, serving as a trusted resource to senior leadership.

Support the executive management in the planning and execution of strategic priorities. Prepare executive briefings, management presentations, decision papers, and board materials. Conduct research and analysis on financial, commercial, operational, and strategic matters. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving multiple departments. Track executive decisions, commitments, and action items through completion. Identify issues that may affect delivery and elevate them appropriately. Maintain clear oversight of key priorities, deadlines, dependencies, and accountable owners.

Conduct financial and commercial analysis relating to:

• Business cases
• Investment opportunities
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Capital allocation
• New products and business lines
• Cost optimization
• Organizational restructuring
• Operational improvement initiatives

Prepare and review:

• Financial models
• Forecasts
• Scenario analyses
• Sensitivity analyses
• Valuation assessments
• Budget impact analyses
• Commercial recommendations
• Management decision papers

Monitor financial, operational, and strategic performance across departments. Coordinate the preparation of executive dashboards and management reports. Analyze variances against budgets, forecasts, business plans, and strategic objectives. Identify operational bottlenecks, financial risks, delivery delays, and resource constraints. Work with business owners to define corrective actions and implementation plans. Follow up on agreed actions and provide regular progress reporting to management. Support annual strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and business-planning processes.

Manage or support high-priority initiatives, including:

• Business transformation
• Operating-model reviews
• Organizational restructuring
• Process improvement
• Cost-reduction programs
• Digital transformation
• Post-transaction integration
• Governance enhancements
• Strategic partnerships
• New business initiatives

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing project plans and timelines
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring risks, dependencies, and deliverables
  
  Preparing progress reports
• Escalating delivery concerns
• Ensuring agreed outcomes are implemented

Coordinate materials for Board, Executive Committee, and management meetings. Ensure papers are complete, accurate, concise, and submitted within required timelines. Maintain records of decisions, actions, owners, and deadlines. Follow up with accountable executives and departments on outstanding matters. Support the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, policies, and reporting structures. Coordinate with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other control functions as required.

Assist management in maintaining disciplined decision-making and accountability processes.

Conduct or coordinate reviews of:

• Departmental performance
• Investment and business proposals
• Capital…