VP Capital Investments & Financing

Manage critical functions relating to investment analysis, capital allocation and execute strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis.

Promote adoption of structured approach on all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information to management.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Investment Analysis

1. Perform rigorous financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, and reviewal of investment proposals by businesses lines (AM/DM).
2. Support the adoption of a structured approach to all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information for management.
3. Perform the identification of key risk drivers of financial underwriting from feasibility models and commercial considerations of proposed transactions.
4. Ensure investment submissions comply with Investment Framework policies.

Capital Allocation

1. Execute periodic reviews of group return hurdles and cost of capital.
2. Contribute to data-driven recommendations regarding the company’s strategic objectives, particularly on capital allocation decisions and strategic planning.
3. Perform ad-hoc credit analysis and support in dealing with credit rating agency.
4. Establish and periodically review group return hurdles and cost of capital.

Strategic Company Initiatives

1. Provide support in the origination of strategic initiatives (M&A, 3rd party capital raise equity & debt).
2. Manage the preparation of pre-IC appraisals and align them with relevant stakeholders.
3. Contribute to the development of Investment Appraisals as part of the whole IC decision process.
4. Execute live transactions, manage the transaction process, and liaise with counterparties, advisors, etc.
5. Consolidate the input from various departments for the 5-years financial planning and assess the quality of the planning and its parts.
6. Contribute to strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis.
7. Manage the provision of financial outputs of consolidated business plan.
8. Assist with maintaining and improving a detailed corporate financial model.

RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE:

Min of 10+ years of experience in a diverse financial environment, leading strategic finance / capital management/investment of a publicly listed company with annual revenue of at least AED 3 billion.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

1. Technically proficient in Bloomberg, excel financial modeling (including DCF/DDM modeling, real estate modelling, analysis of public trading comparable and precedent transactions, merger modelling, etc.) and accounting.
2. Strong presentation and communication skills.
3. Strong project management skills, self-starter with initiative to lead execution work.
4. Strong work ethic with good team and interpersonal skills.
5. Strong conflict resolution and management skills for resolving conflicts on the field.
6. Ability to plan, execute and manage tasks as per project schedule and budget.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or business, MBA/Master in Finance from a top-ranked school.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Quality, Frequency and effectiveness of reports to Management.
2. Achievement of target shareholder composition (investment style, concentration, diversification).
3. Effective input into business planning and investment analysis.