Director of Capital Allocation
Role Description The Director of Capital Allocation is a full-time, remote role responsible for overseeing how financial resources are deployed across MD Group’s business units and strategic initiatives. This role involves evaluating investment opportunities, analyzing returns on existing projects, and recommending capital deployment to maximize long-term value and support sustainable growth. The Director will collaborate with senior leadership to develop capital allocation frameworks, assess risk, and align investment decisions with the company’s strategy in packaging innovation, capacity expansion, and operational efficiency. Day-to-day activities include financial modeling, business case evaluation, portfolio performance tracking, scenario analysis, and preparation of clear recommendations and reports for executive and board-level decision-making. The role also requires close coordination with finance, operations, and commercial teams to ensure that capital allocation supports customer needs, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
Qualifications
Strong financial analysis and modeling skills, including experience with capital budgeting, ROI analysis, and scenario planning. Expertise in corporate finance, investment evaluation, and portfolio management within manufacturing, packaging, or related industries. Ability to develop and implement capital allocation frameworks, policies, and governance structures aligned with strategic objectives. Experience working cross-functionally with finance, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to support data-driven decisions. Proficiency in using financial and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, financial planning software, BI tools) and interpreting complex data sets. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders. Proven leadership experience in a senior finance or strategy role, with a track record of influencing executive-level decisions. Understanding of manufacturing economics,