Head of Business Development and Finance

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Accra, Greater Accra, GHA
In-Office
Senior level
HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Leads finance and business development for a real estate and property development company. Responsibilities include originating land, joint venture, investor, and off-plan opportunities; structuring deals; managing budgets, cash flow, project financing, financial models, reporting, tax, and audits; and advising the CEO and board on investments, pricing, and risk.
Summary Generated by Built In

NOTE: People and Partners Group is currently hiring for various roles across industries. For more opportunities, visit www.peopleandpartnersgroup.com/jobs or send your CV to [email protected]


About People and Partners Group
People & Partners Group (PPG) is a leading Pan-African executive search and strategic human capital partner, headquartered in Accra, Ghana. We excel in placing C-suite and senior leaders across Africa and beyond, with a 98% retention rate, 5-days TAT, 15-day completion timeline, access to 100K+ top talents, and 1-year+ free replacement guarantee.

Our services include Executive Recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR) and HR Outsourcing, helping international organizations hire, pay, and manage talent compliantly across African markets without setting up local entities, alongside Payroll Management, Compensation Structuring, Performance Management, HR Audit, Salary Surveys, and Corporate Training.

We serve multinationals and high-growth businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, across FMCG, Construction, Heavy Industry, Real Estate, Technology, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Manufacturing, expanding into key African markets, the UK, USA, and Middle East.

Compliant with global best practices, we co-design agile frameworks to drive your success.

Build Outstanding Teams with PPG. Join Africa's growth story.


Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Finance & Business Development Manager to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a dual-mandate role combining responsibility for the company's finance function with active ownership of business development and deal origination. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping and executing the company's growth strategy within the real estate and property development sector.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
• Identify, evaluate and develop a pipeline of business opportunities including land acquisition, joint ventures, off plan sales, and institutional and diaspora investor engagement.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to assess the viability of new development projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks, mortgage providers, developers, real estate agents and investors.
• Lead commercial negotiations and structure deals that align with the company's strategic and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on pricing strategies, revenue targets and customer acquisition channels.
Finance Management
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget, financial forecasts and business plan in conjunction with the CEO.
• Oversee cash flow management to ensure all projects and operational obligations are funded on time.
• Source and manage project financing including bank facilities, equity capital and structured buyer payment plans.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports to senior management and the board.
• Develop and maintain project financial models including cost-to-complete analysis, margin tracking and IRR projections.
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations, internal controls and audit requirements.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Manage, mentor and develop the Accounts team.
• Serve as a key adviser to the CEO on investment decisions, deal pricing and risk assessment.
• Represent the company externally with banks, investors and strategic partners.
Key Performance Indicators
• Volume and value of new deals originated and closed (land, joint ventures, investor capital)
• Pipeline strength and conversion rate
• Revenue and collections performance against budget
• Cash flow forecast accuracy and cash position
• Project margin delivery against feasibility targets
• Timeliness and accuracy of management reporting
• Audit outcomes and tax compliance record


Requirements
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or CPA) or an MBA with a Finance concentration.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a senior finance or business development role.
• Demonstrated experience in the real estate, property development or construction sector in Africa.
• Experience in East African (e.g. Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania) or Southern African (e.g. South Africa) markets is an added advantage.
• Proven track record in raising project finance or investor capital and closing commercial transactions.
• Strong financial modelling skills with experience presenting to boards, banks and investors.
• Open to Ghanaian and international applicants.


Skills Required

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA, or CPA, or an MBA with a Finance concentration
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience
  • At least 3 years in a senior finance or business development role
  • Experience in real estate, property development, or construction in Africa
  • Experience in East African or Southern African markets
  • Track record of raising project finance or investor capital and closing commercial transactions
  • Strong financial modeling skills and experience presenting to boards, banks, and investors
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Cuyocuyo
780 Employees

What We Do

People & Partners Group is a Human Resources Management firm that provides a comprehensive range of HR solutions, acting as a strategic partner to connect job seekers with career opportunities and source talent for clients.

Similar Jobs

Appzone Group Logo Appzone Group

Country Manager, Ghana

Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
In-Office
Accra, Greater Accra, GHA
In-Office
Accra, Greater Accra, GHA
13860 Employees
In-Office or Remote
20 Locations
2638 Employees
In-Office or Remote
5 Locations
33000 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Empathy Thumbnail
Fintech • Healthtech • HR Tech • Information Technology • Financial Services • Telehealth
IL
200 Employees
Compa Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • HR Tech • Software • Business Intelligence
Irvine, California
75 Employees
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Thumbnail
Legal Tech • Other • Professional Services
New York, NY
1200 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account