Our client is a management consulting and business advisory firm delivering top\-tier advisory and technical services to philanthropic foundations, international organizations, donors, governments, non\-profits, and corporations.
Job Summary
The Finance Lead will drive strategic financial management across the organization, overseeing treasury, investments, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise\-wide reporting. This role requires a seasoned finance professional with deep expertise in financial strategy, investment assessment, risk management, and corporate finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute the organizationâs financial strategy aligned with business priorities.
- Partner with executive leadership to define financial goals, KPIs, and capital allocation plans.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, funding structures, and business cases.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Oversee cash flow planning and ensure operational liquidity.
- Manage working capital, banking relationships, and investment of surplus funds.
- Implement treasury policies, optimize cash cycles, and monitor debt and financing arrangements.
Investment & Financial Analysis
- Conduct financial modeling for investments, project financing, and scenario planning.
- Perform sensitivity analyses, DCF valuations, and profitability assessments.
- Evaluate funding structures, ROI, and risk\-adjusted returns.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management
- Lead the preparation of organizational budgets, forecasts, and long\-term financial plans
- Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring cost discipline.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising business objectives.
Financial Reporting & Dashboarding
- Deliver accurate, timely financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
- Build dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or other BI tools for real\-time monitoring.
- Translate financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non\-finance stakeholders
Compliance & Contract Management
- Ensure adherence to IFRS, tax regulations, and local financial laws.
- Manage financial compliance for contracts, billing, and milestone reporting.
- Support audit processes and maintain strong internal controls.
ERP & Process Optimization
- Implement and maintain enterprise financial systems (ERP, accounting tools).
- Streamline financial processes, emphasizing automation, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Promote best practices in reporting, analysis, and governance.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Mentor finance staff and support capacity building within the team.
- Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to align financial strategy with operational needs.
- Communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to leadership and external stakeholders.
