Corporate Finance Manager Job at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Corporate Finance Manager

Job Identification: 377
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Accountabilities
Financial/Investment Analysis:

• Ability to critically analyze sector development for financial impact on the business.
• Provide economic & financial impacts of planned investments/opportunities for decision making.
• Identify opportunities to earn a rate of return on a capital investment which is greater than the cost of capital.
• Negotiate and structure financial deals.
• Assess and predict financial risks and returns.

Project Financing:

• Using Financial Models to determine optimal funding for Capital Investments and valuation.
• Optimization of SPG’s capital structure.
• Lead competitive bid proposals and formal presentations.
• Debt Funding
• Provide a balance in the source of funding between equity and debt.
• Manage Sahara Power Debt Portfolio.
• Advise on optimum financial funding arrangement.
• Strong knowledge of capital market and other debt lenders.

Other Roles:

• Assist with Investment opportunity. 
• Due Diligence preparation.
• Structuring financial and power sector deals.
• Liaising with all parties involved in financial transactions and ensuring interest are aligned.
• Providing strategic insight and knowledge to shape the financial direction.
• Liaise with accountants, lawyers, financial experts and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience 
• Experience in the financial sector/Banking industry
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills
• Excellent reporting skills
• Decision making skills
• Proven track record
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Team Management Skills
• Professional Certification (ACA/ ACCA) or CFA

Working Relationships:

• Executive Directors
• Managing Directors and Business Heads
• Finance Team
• Bankers
• Capital Market players