Corporate Finance Manager

Our Client, a leading indigenous Gas firm is looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Manager. The Corporate Finance Manager will be responsible for the following:Capital raisingBuying and selling financial products as well as identifying and securing merger and acquisition deals. Supporting multi-functional teams to achieve the development of business plans, valuation of targets, negotiation, due diligence, and integration.He/she is expected to build and manage relationships with external industry analysts, strategic investors, business consultants, Government and regulators, technical and finance partners, shareholders and other primary stakeholders.He/she will support all corporate development activities geared towards maximizing bottom line for the company.Job Specification:Bachelor’s degreeMinimum 10 years’ relevant work experience in the Oil & Gas or financial industryMust have a good understanding of the energy sector, including business strategy and operations, processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of the measures of profitability and return on investment for modeling purposesWork experience in an investment bank is preferred, but not essentialStrong leadership and management experienceMust be able to multi-task and work closely with individuals from a broad range of backgroundsCandidate should be smart, particularly possessing strong quantitative writing and interpersonal skillsCandidate must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; and must be able to prepare/review complex financial models.Must have strong numerical, verbal and analytical competenceMust be prepared to travel within and outside Nigeria extensivelyEssential Function:Directly supporting the Head of Finance in the execution of engagements and transactions within the company.Taking a primary role in the planning, structuring, and execution of any capital raising, or M&A activity the company is contemplating or actively engaged in.The focal point on projects financing and driver of execution mandates.Working closely with the business development department to determine appropriate financing options based on unique business models.Work with the business development department in the execution of approved business development work programsResponsible for developing and managing the Corporate Financial Model for the company’s division.Providing inputs into the long term financial strategies, budgeting process and strategic capital allocation.Ensuring that the company financing decisions are consistent with the Group’s overall financing strategy and that liability management is in line with existing covenants.Deliver business valuations for acquisitions and divestments, financial valuation (e.g. impairment computations), and any other related strategic decision supports.Monitor Company’s key financial performance indicators based on approved forecasts; and regularly manage treasury/cash flow plan across the company’s operating assets.Organising and leading periodic meetings with other departments, where key financial information can be shared and disseminated. Responsible for driving key discussion topics and agenda for each meeting.Supervising, mentoring (where relevant) and working closely with other employees in all related activities.Participate in various marketing and recruiting activities of the Company