SLC: Director – Finance (Deadline – Oct 30)

Sri Lanka Cricket invites applications from accomplished finance professionals for the position of Director - Finance. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership, strengthen financial governance and accountability, and support the sustainable development of cricket in Sri Lanka.

Key responsibilities
• Lead financial strategy, annual budgeting, medium-term planning, cash-flow forecasting and management reporting
• Oversee financial statements, statutory compliance, taxation, external audits, internal controls and financial risk management
• Manage treasury, banking relationships, liquidity, investments and foreign-currency exposures within approved policies
• Provide financial oversight of international tours, tournaments, cricket development programmes and infrastructure investments
• Oversee commercial finance for broadcasting rights, sponsorships, event income, receivables and major contracts
• Strengthen procurement controls, delegated authorities, expenditure monitoring and financial systems
• Ensure appropriate accounting and reporting of ICC distributions and other restricted or designated funding
• Lead and develop the finance function, promote ethical conduct and present clear financial advice to management and relevant governing committees

Required qualifications and experience
• Full professional membership of CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised professional accounting body
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline
• At least 12-15 years of progressive finance experience, including a minimum of five years in senior financial leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, governance, internal controls and regulatory compliance
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical and stakeholder-management capabilities, with unquestionable professional integrity

Additional advantages
• An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification
• Prior CFO / Finance Director experience
• Exposure to sports administration, large commercial operations, international transactions, ERP transformation, major procurement or capital projects

Reporting and accountability
The position is proposed to report administratively to the Chief Executive Officer, with financial reporting and appropriate escalation to the relevant governing and audit/finance committees in accordance with SLC's approved governance framework.

How to apply
Submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, copies or details of professional qualifications, and contact details of two non-related referees who are not employed by Sri Lanka Cricket.

• Email: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Selection may include competency-based interviews, reference checks and an assessment of financial leadership and governance capabilities. Sri Lanka Cricket is committed to a fair and merit-based selection process.