Corporate Finance Analyst at the People Practice Full Time

Job Title: Corporate Finance Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Corporate Finance

Summary

• Our client is looking to hire a Corporate Finance Analyst who will be responsible for analyzing key business performance metrics and identifying internal organic performance improvement opportunities.
• Additionally, assessing the balance sheet to determine the best plan of action for capital structuring (e.g., refinancing, raising debt/equity) as well as investment decisions (e.g., what the highest ROI projects are).
• As someone with strong financial acumen and the ability to turn numbers into insights, you will be a pivotal team member expected to help maximize shareholder value.

Responsibilities

• Provide executives with clear insights on drivers of business growth, risks, and opportunities.
• Experience with Deal Sorcing, Due Dilligence, Support to portfolio companies and Ventures Capital- Fund raising.
• Gather and assess financial results. Prepare financial reporting deliverables and explain trends and business drivers.
• Execute financial due diligence projects on both the buy- and sell-side.
• Determine appropriate valuations of investment projects through detailed analysis (e.g., modeling ROI, IRR, payback period).
• Strive for increased shareholder value through your internal and external assessments and recommendations.
• Build financial models using historical data and providing forecasts based on various industry-related operating metrics.
• Source viable investment opportunity and support the Venture Capital team with founder engagements, preparation of information memorandums, conducting due diligence, and communication with members of the company’s venture capital investor collective.
• Develop and update Concept Notes and Project Proposals with value-adding propositions
• Prepare budgets and financial reports that outline the company’s financial position regarding income and expenses
• Reviewing financial reports and managing budgets to ensure accuracy.
• Overseeing and assisting in processing all payments, accounts payable, and research and reporting discrepancies as required.
• Identifying financial and non-financial risks, and recommending actions to mitigate those risks.
• Assist with audits, reviews, and tax preparations.
• Managing and documenting accounting records.
• Applying appropriate sensitivity and scenario analysis to support investment actions.
• Capital structure and comparable company analysis.
• Processing requisitions and other business forms, checking account balances, and approving purchases.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Engineering or Mathematics.
• 3-5 years of Corporate financial analysis experience in investment banking, management consulting, financial planning, and/or corporate strategy.
• Experience with Deal Sorcing, Due Dilligence, Support to portfolio companies and Ventures Capital- Fund raising
• Experience creating financial models within a corporate finance setting
• Experience developing analytical frameworks and communicating financial concepts
• A corporate membership will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2023.