Roles and ResponsibilitiesCapital Financing:Identify opportunities for raising funds including specialized financing for business growth and expansion.Evaluate external funding opportunities and advise management accordingly.Liaise with banks, funding institutions, financial and legal advisors, accounting firms, Credit rating agencies etc on behalf of the Company for financial and advisory purposes.Negotiate and structure financial details.Financial Planning:Examine financial data and provide actionable information on profitability, solvency, stability, and liquidity for business decisions.Provide inputs into the long term financial strategies, budgeting process, and strategic capital allocation.Financial Analyses and Modelling:Analyze past financial results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for business improvements.Provide inputs into the long term financial strategies, budgeting process, and strategic capital allocation.Develop financial models to support valuation, financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.Conduct relevant financial analysis on the Group, compare with competition, and draw appropriate and compelling conclusions.Lead or work as part of core team for cross-functional institutional projects.Capital Investment:Identify investment opportunities and advise management accordingly.Monitor the Company’s investments to ensure maximum yield and guard against loss of value.Risk Analysis:Assess and predict financial risks and returns. Advice on risks management strategies to protect the company from financial loss.Research:Conduct research to identify finance and growth opportunities in line with the company’s financial objectives and growth strategies.QualificationBachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting / Finance / Economics.Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.Professional certification (CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).Experience:15+ years of business finance or other relevant experience.Experience in equity, hybrid or investment portfolio at a Corporation, Accounting, or Investor Relations firm is required.Experience in mergers and acquisitions.Training / Skills Required:Excellent Financial Modelling skills.Have strong presentation skillsBe resourceful, a self-starter and willing to work independently.Experience at board level.Management and leadership abilities.