Head of Funding & Projects

In this role, you will oversee all aspects of fundraising efforts, including developing and executing comprehensive funding strategies, managing relationships with investors and lenders, analyzing financial markets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic financing to support short-term and long-term financial goals.
• Lead efforts to secure funding from various sources, including negotiation of terms and drafting agreements with banks and rating agencies.
• Optimize capital structure by managing debt issuance, refinancing, and working capital management.
• Monitor financial markets and economic conditions to identify opportunities for funding and capital-raising activities.
• Support and provide expertise/strategic advisory to subsidiaries' funding management and corporate finance exercises.
• Actively contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Manage the Funding & Projects team and provide guidance and mentorship to support their professional development.
• Be involved in special internal projects, including research and evaluating investments, financing options, and restructuring projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or related field.
• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA certification preferred but not required.

Financial analysis, cash flow planning, and liquidity management are essential skills. Strong negotiation skills are also required.