The Role
The Finance Lead will manage strategic financial operations, including treasury, investments, budgeting, and financial reporting, while collaborating with executive leadership.
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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 organization’s 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.
Requirements
- M.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, or related field. MBA preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, consulting, project finance, treasury, or investment management.
- Proven experience in private-sector financial management, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
- Strong track record of leading finance teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Financial Modeling: DCF, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, project finance modeling.
- ERP & Accounting Systems: Zoho, QuickBooks, other enterprise financial systems.
- Ability to manage complex financial data and translate into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Skills Required
- M.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, or related field; MBA preferred
- 7+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, consulting, project finance, treasury, or investment management
- Proven experience in private-sector financial management, financial modeling, and investment analysis
- Strong track record of leading finance teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Financial Modeling: DCF, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, project finance modeling
- ERP & Accounting Systems: Zoho, QuickBooks, other enterprise financial systems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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The Company
What We Do
Alan&Grant is a People Development Company creating innovative HR & Organisational Development Solutions for result-driven organizations, focusing on improving performance and aligning the workforce.
