Job Purpose

The main purpose of the role is to support the finance team in financial analysis and business case development for various investment opportunities globally. This person will primarily assist in preparing investment opportunities proposals to be reviewed and approved by senior management.

Key Accountabilities

• Support by attending client meetings to evaluate and refine suitable business models and solutions, ensuring both commercial and financial viability.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and industry research to support potential investment opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of business cases and supporting investment notes.
• Prepare business cases covering business models, competitive environments, strategic benefits, synergies, project returns (IRR, NPV, ROCE, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Head Office team and regional teams to gather information and provide necessary suggestions on projects.
• Assist in due diligence processes, including analysing financial statements and market data.
• Help set guardrails for measuring the performance of proposed/committed business investments.
• Conduct post-investment reviews to evaluate performance against the budget.
Monitor market trends, industry developments, and economic factors impacting investment opportunities.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Relevant qualification and experience in Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field, with proven experience of successful business development (minimum 6 years). Candidates with CA or MBA are preferred.
• Preferably 3 years of experience in logistics, distribution, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and capital markets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and financial databases (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet) is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills – Exceptional listener, clear communicator, excellent written and verbal skills. Comfortable speaking to groups at any level.
• Problem solving – Enjoys solving problems, tackling difficult challenges, and finding creative, innovative solutions.
• Detail oriented – Pays strong attention to detail, ensuring tasks are done right every time.
• Critical thinking – Identifies gaps in logic, underlying causes of issues, and thinks on feet.
• Strong collaborator – Can work independently but also enjoys collaborating with multi-cultural teams, being organized and helpful.
• Results-oriented – Proactive in managing competing priorities and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Confidentiality – Protects company data at all times.
• IT skills – Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Flexibility to travel – Willing to travel 10-20% globally to perform on-site audits.
• Languages – Fluent in English; additional languages (Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Hindi) are a bonus.