Head, Research & Strategy
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Job summary
To provide strategic financial guidance and support to all portfolio companies. This role is responsible for advising on financial strategy implementation, capital structuring, liquidity management, and financial negotiations, ensuring that each portfolio company is positioned for sustainable growth and financial stability.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Ghana
Job descriptions & requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and prepare reports to contribute towards strategic planning and operational efficiency of all portfolio companies.
- Assist the CEO in providing strategic advice to portfolio companies on the implementation and execution of financial strategies to drive growth and profitability.
- Support portfolio companies in the development of long-term strategic plans, revenue budgeting processes, and identifying new business opportunities to maximize shareholder value.
- Continuously analyze financial market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes to provide insights and recommendations that align with business objectives.
- Regularly assess and recommend optimal capital structures for portfolio companies, considering risk management, taxation, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate liquidity levels for each portfolio company, ensuring a balanced composition of cash, investments, and available banking facilities.
- Provide strategic advice on structuring financial instruments, ensuring cost-effective and risk-appropriate financing solutions.
- Assist the CEO in advising portfolio companies on negotiations with financial service providers, ensuring favorable terms on credit facilities, investment structures, and financial partnerships.
- Support the CEO in structuring and arranging acquisition financing as required for potential mergers and acquisitions.
- Provide financial due diligence and valuation assessments on potential investment opportunities, identifying risks and potential returns.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with key financial stakeholders, including banks, investors, regulators, and financial institutions, to gain insights into financial matters affecting portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment of financial strategies with overall business objectives.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- MBA or Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- ACCA, CA, CIMA or CFA designation
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, strategy consulting, investment banking or corporate finance. Experience in managing capital market transactions will be an added advantage.
- Proven track record in capital structuring, liquidity management, and strategic financial planning.
- Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions, investment analysis, and financial risk management.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools.
Salary: Attractive
Location: Accra
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