Head, Research & Strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare reports to contribute towards strategic planning and operational efficiency of all portfolio companies.
• Assist the CEO in providing strategic advice to portfolio companies on the implementation and execution of financial strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Support portfolio companies in the development of long-term strategic plans, revenue budgeting processes, and identifying new business opportunities to maximize shareholder value.
• Continuously analyze financial market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes to provide insights and recommendations that align with business objectives.
• Regularly assess and recommend optimal capital structures for portfolio companies, considering risk management, taxation, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate liquidity levels for each portfolio company, ensuring a balanced composition of cash, investments, and available banking facilities.
• Provide strategic advice on structuring financial instruments, ensuring cost-effective and risk-appropriate financing solutions.
• Assist the CEO in advising portfolio companies on negotiations with financial service providers, ensuring favorable terms on credit facilities, investment structures, and financial partnerships.
• Support the CEO in structuring and arranging acquisition financing as required for potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide financial due diligence and valuation assessments on potential investment opportunities, identifying risks and potential returns.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key financial stakeholders, including banks, investors, regulators, and financial institutions, to gain insights into financial matters affecting portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment of financial strategies with overall business objectives.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• MBA or Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• ACCA, CA, CIMA or CFA designation
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, strategy consulting, investment banking or corporate finance. Experience in managing capital market transactions will be an added advantage.
• Proven track record in capital structuring, liquidity management, and strategic financial planning.
• Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions, investment analysis, and financial risk management.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools.

Salary: Attractive

Location: Accra