JOB PURPOSE

• To lead the Group's corporate financing function — raising funds from the money and capital markets, managing liquidity and cash flow across all entities, and identifying and mitigating financial risk — while providing financial analysis and forecasting that supports strategic decision-making and maintains overall financial discipline and accountability across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Funding & Capital Markets Strategy

• Lead the raising of funds from Development Finance Institutions DFIs, local and foreign financial institutions, and the money and capital markets to provide liquidity for the business.
• Own the evaluation of funding options across debt and capital markets, using financial analysis, forecasts, and scenario modeling to guide decision-making.
• Develop and drive execution of funding plans that align with projected cash flows, business performance, and risk appetite.
• Lead refinancing initiatives, including cost of funds analysis and assessment of impact on overall financial performance.
• Engage effectively with internal business stakeholders to source accurate, timely data from the businesses, and use it to build well-informed fundraising memos and financial models for engagement with DFIs, financial institutions, and capital market investors.

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Manage all entities’ cash flow to ensure there is enough liquidity to meet financial obligations and optimize investment opportunities.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow projections to ensure alignment with funding obligations.
• Work with entity financial controllers to determine funding needs and allocations across the business.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and assess financial risks such as interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and liquidity risk, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Track and report on financial covenants, proactively identifying potential breaches and recommending mitigating actions.
• Manage all credit lines reporting.

Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Reporting

• Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Create periodical reports on bank and DFI facility performance and manage repayment schedules.
• Provide timely and consistent financial information to support stakeholder reporting requirements and maintain transparency throughout the funding lifecycle.

Stakeholder, Lender & Banking Relationship Management

• Partner with the Head of Treasury on all banking relationships across the Group.
• Lead engagement with lenders and key stakeholders, providing financial analysis, covenant tracking, and performance insights.
• Lead negotiation of key funding terms such as pricing, tenor, covenants, and security structures, ensuring terms are commercially viable and aligned with the company’s financial position.
• Balance cost, flexibility, and risk across all financing arrangements.

Team Leadership & Cross-Departmental Coordination

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and performance management for Corporate Finance Associates and analysts supporting the funding and treasury function.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, and Legal teams to ensure the timely collection and submission of financial data for compliance reporting.
• Facilitate discussions between internal stakeholders to resolve covenant-related concerns and ensure alignment on reporting requirements.
• Represent Treasury in negotiations with lenders, providing accurate covenant compliance data and strategic insight.

EDUCATION

• HND/B.Sc in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance, or any other related field in data analysis or finance

Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA or CFA required or in final stages of completion

• Computer literacyand advance user of excel is a must

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of working experience in corporate finance, treasury, or capital markets, including demonstrated experience in DFI financial covenant tracking and prior experience managing or mentoring a team