The role focuses on financial modelling, investment and credit analysis, business strategy,
evaluation of investment and commercial opportunities, donor-funded initiatives, tender
assessments, and preparation of Investment Committee and Management presentations.
The Financial Analyst will work closely with the Managing Director and relevant business
functions to evaluate opportunities, assess financial viability and risks, develop financial
models, and translate complex financial information into clear insights and
recommendations for decision-making.
Key Accountabilities
1. Develop and maintain financial models for business planning, investment analysis,
forecasting, valuation, and strategic decision-making.
2. Conduct financial and commercial analysis of investment opportunities, projects,
business proposals, and potential transactions.
3. Perform detailed financial statement, cash flow, ratio, and credit analysis to assess
financial health, performance, risks, and viability.
4. Evaluate investment opportunities and prepare analysis covering returns, risks,
assumptions, sensitivities, funding requirements, and potential outcomes.
5. Develop and prepare high-quality Investment Committee (IC) decks, investment
papers, business cases, and Management presentations.
Requirements
Experience & Education
1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration,
Investment Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum 5 - 7 years' relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance,
credit analysis, financial advisory, investment analysis, development finance, or a
closely related field.
3. Prior experience in an Investment Banking environment or Credit Analysis
Department of a commercial/investment bank is strongly preferred.
4. Proven experience in financial modelling, investment analysis, valuation,
business strategy, and preparation of investment/Management presentations.
5. Demonstrated experience preparing Investment Committee decks, investment
papers, business cases, transaction memoranda, or similar decision-support
materials.
6. Experience assessing tenders, proposals, budgets, or financial submissions for
donor agencies, development partners, foundations, NGOs, or institutional
clients is strongly preferred.
7. Experience working on donor-funded projects, foundation/donor programmes,
development finance, or similar assignments is an added advantage.
8. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated ability
to build financial models and produce high-quality analytical presentations.
Benefits
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract - 1 Year
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