About the job
- The Corporate Finance Manager will drive the financial strategy and execution for Landmark Group. This individual will focus on fundraising, managing large monetary funds, and providing financial solutions that maximize the company’s growth and stability. Success in this position will involve developing financial models, meeting capital project funding, and ensuring compliance with all financial obligations. By aligning financial activities with the company’s strategic goals, the Corporate Finance Manager will play a critical role in achieving organizational objectives and fostering long-term value creation.
What Success Looks Like in the Role:
- Securing competitive funding terms for major projects.
- Consistently delivering accurate and insightful financial models and forecasts.
- Strengthening relationships with financial institutions, stakeholders, and partners.
- Ensuring compliance with financial covenants, conditions, and regulatory requirements.
- Driving continuous improvement in financial planning and risk mitigation processes.
How This Role Fits Into the Organization Overall:
- This position is pivotal to the organization’s financial health and expansion. The Corporate Finance Manager will collaborate across departments to ensure that strategic financial initiatives support business goals. By working closely with leadership and project teams, the role contributes to both immediate project success and long-term organizational stability, solidifying Landmark Group’s position as an industry leader.
Responsibilities of the Corporate Finance Manager include, but are not limited to:
Capital Project Fundraising:
- Identify funding needs and secure financing on the most favorable terms.
- Prepare compelling pitch decks, investment proposals, and financial presentations.
- Ensure timely availability of funds for ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Maintain relationships with banks, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.
Post-Fundraising Activities:
- Coordinate drawdown and repayment procedures for debt facilities.
- Monitor compliance with financing conditions, covenants, and obligations.
- Collaborate with project development teams to meet all financial conditions and obligations.
Financial Modeling and Analysis:
- Build comprehensive financial models to forecast cash flows, assess risks, and analyze returns.
- Deliver scenario analyses, risk assessments, and financial projections.
- Ensure that all models adhere to standard accounting practices.
Strategic Financial Support:
- Provide ongoing financial advice and support to management.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support the company’s accounting team to ensure accurate reflection of financing needs and outcomes in financial statements.
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About the job
- The Leisure Development General Manager will steer the conceptualization, planning, execution, and optimization of leisure and lifestyle projects across Landmark Group’s portfolio. This position is central to bringing fresh leisure experiences to life—aligning each destination with our brand philosophy, attracting high footfall, increasing revenue, and boosting our market reputation. By integrating market insights with streamlined project management, the Leisure Development General Manager will shape innovative concepts, achieve measurable growth, and strengthen Landmark Group’s role as a leader in real estate and lifestyle development.
What Success Looks Like in the Role
- Launching new leisure destinations on time and within budget, consistently hitting revenue and profit targets.
- Raising visitor numbers, growing repeat patronage, and enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Introducing forward-thinking ideas that keep Landmark Group leading in leisure and lifestyle offerings.
- Maintaining precise control of project costs, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
- Building impactful partnerships that elevate our brand and enrich local economies and communities.
How This Role Fits Into the Organization Overall
This position fuels Landmark Group’s business, leisure, and lifestyle vision. By collaborating across departments—from design and engineering to marketing and operations—the Leisure Development General Manager guarantees each project is fully realized. The role’s strategic oversight of new leisure destinations amplifies the Group’s brand identity, drives commercial success, and broadens our footprint in the African leisure and hospitality landscape.
Responsibilities of the Leisure Development General Manager Include, but Are Not Limited to:
Leisure Destination Conceptualization and Execution
- Identify prime locations for leisure projects through feasibility studies and market assessments.
- Collaborate with design and architecture teams to align projects with brand standards.
- Lead revenue generation for the leisure development unit, including all commercial and regulatory engagements.
- Develop and launch fresh concepts that capture market trends and meet strategic goals.
Leisure Project Management
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery—budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and quality control.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and deliver on key performance targets.
- Work with other business units to ensure alignment in operations and goal achievement.
Vendor and Partnership Management
- Forge strategic alliances to enhance leisure projects and streamline operations.
- Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with objectives.
- Maintain relationships with government bodies and regulators, ensuring full compliance and mutual benefits.
Market Analysis and Innovation
- Keep pace with global trends in leisure and entertainment, adapting promising ideas for local markets.
- Continuously refine offerings based on feedback, competitor insights, and emerging opportunities.
- Propose groundbreaking features and experiences to maintain high market appeal.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in leisure/hospitality development, real estate, or a related field with proven leadership in project execution.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Hospitality, Tourism, Real Estate, or a related field; master's degree or professional certification is advantageous. Candidates with compelling relatable experience will also be considered.
- Demonstrated success in launching or managing large-scale leisure, entertainment, or lifestyle projects will be a plus or relatable skillsets in a different industry.
- Strong financial acumen and project management skills, including budgeting, ROI analysis, and risk assessment.