Financial Analyst

Company Overview:

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

We are currently seeking highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Financial Analyst/ Modeller to join our Economics Department based in Cairo. At Dar Economics, we provide strategic, economic and financial advisory services at every stage of the project development process to help deliver on Clients’ visions. This includes identifying development opportunities and strategies, formulating and testing the viability of plans and creating a sound evidence base to inform Clients' decision-making.

We work across all sectors including, but not limited to: Real Estate and Strategic Planning (city planning, regional planning, tourism development and industrial zones), Environment (including utilities and renewable energies), Social Infrastructure (Education and Health), Transport etc. Projects span a number of geographies - notably the Middle East, Gulf region and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Job Description:

Responsibilities range based on project type and Client requirements, and could include:

• Developing bespoke financial models to suit the needs of projects – this includes assessment of financial performance of various assets, phases, plots or zones etc. as needed.
• Identifying, evaluating and testing alternative development and operating models – with flexibility within the model to test multiple options.
• Preparing financial feasibility reports/ presentations to summarise and present results, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with all quality assurance/ control requirements in line with internal processes.
• Contributing to project proposals and other business development activities as required.
• Travelling for Client meetings/ workshops as needed (sometimes at short notice).

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong first degree in relevant discipline (Economics, Urban and Regional Planning, Real Estate Development or similar).
• Post graduate qualification (MSc. or MBA) an advantage.
• Over 5 years' experience in consultancy work or related economic field.
• Relevant project experience.
• Team player, strong communication skills, self-motivated, problem-solving skills, able to manage time and resources and work under tight timeframes.

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrable qualitative and quantitative abilities to inform strongly evidenced recommendations and advice
• Technical Skills: Good technical capabilities and experience in providing professional economic advice across a range of projects
• Resource Management: Experience in managing time and resources to meet project deadlines within budget
• Management / Leadership: Demonstrable experience in leading teams in the delivery of projects