Corporate Finance & Investment Lead

We are looking to hire a Corporate Finance & Funding Lead who will be responsible for capital structure analysis, funding optimization, and financial risk management to support corporate finance strategy for our semi-government organization
based in Abu Dhabi
.

The role is Initially offered on an annual renewable contract
, with the potential for permanent employment based on business requirements and performance.

We are looking for a finance professional who can support M&A due diligence through financial model validation, develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in coordination with Risk Management, and deliver Board-level presentations on capital and funding performance. The candidate should also have knowledge in automated reporting mechanisms, insurance coverage and cost benchmarking, and cross-team collaboration on capital forecasting and investment evaluations.

• Conduct analysis of the organization's capital structure to assess leverage, liquidity, and cost of capital performance.
• Develop financial models to optimize debt-to-equity ratios and long-term funding strategies, reducing financing costs.
• Provide recommendations on refinancing opportunities and capital efficiency to improve cost of funds and financial flexibility.
• Prepare analyses on interest rate exposure, debt portfolio performance, and covenant compliance.
• Coordinate with the Treasury & Insurance team to align short-term liquidity management with long-term capital planning.
• Evaluate the capital structure implications of new projects, subsidiary expansions, or restructuring initiatives.
• Build and maintain advanced financial models to support funding strategy, capital forecasting, and project evaluation.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses under various market conditions to enhance financial resilience and preparedness.
• Evaluate key financial metrics such as Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).
• Collaborate with FPB&F to align forecasts and budgets with financing plans.
• Support Corporate Development and M&A teams by providing capital cost assumptions and funding analysis for investment evaluations.
• Conduct due diligence exercises by validating financial models and assessing feasibility of corporate transactions.
• Prepare financial reports and recommendations on capital planning and performance indicators for management.
• Support identification and monitoring of financial risks, including liquidity, interest rate, and counter party exposure.
• Develop and maintain financial Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and risk assessment models in coordination with Risk Management.
• Contribute to the implementation of mitigation strategies such as interest rate hedging or currency protection.
• Support insurance management by providing data for coverage analysis and cost assessment, and conduct periodic benchmarking of insurance costs.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, dashboards, and presentations on capital structure and funding performance.
• Maintain standardized reporting templates and KPIs for the Corporate Finance function.
• Develop automated reporting mechanisms in collaboration with Technology & Digital and FPB&F teams.
• Support management and Board presentations on capital position, liquidity, and funding options.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Professional certification preferred, such as ACT, CTP, CA, CPA
  .
• 8-10 years experience in corporate finance, capital structure analysis, or financial planning and analysis (FP&A), in either a public or private sector organization.
• Proven experience in capital structure analysis and funding strategy development, including optimization of debt-to-equity ratios, refinancing evaluations, and cost-of-capital improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on expertise in advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis, supporting long-term planning, sensitivity testing, and investment decision-making.
• Strong background in financial risk management, including liquidity, interest rate, and counter party risk identification, as well as mitigation techniques such as hedging or diversification strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FPB&F, Corporate Development, and M&A, to align capital planning and financing strategies with business objectives.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial performance reports, dashboards, and board-level analyses.

Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum notice period of 30 days.