• Application Deadline:
• Position: Project Finance Analyst



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking a commercially astute and analytically strong Financial Analyst / Financial Modelling Specialist to support strategic financial planning, investment analysis, and business decision-making across multiple projects and sectors.


• This role extends beyond traditional financial reporting.


• The successful candidate will play a critical role in evaluating project viability, building advanced financial models, conducting scenario planning, and generating actionable insights that directly influence business growth, investor readiness, and operational profitability.


• The ideal candidate must combine strong technical finance expertise with strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to translate financial data into business opportunities.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Business Performance:

• Analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports to assess profitability, liquidity, and operational efficiency.


• Conduct variance analysis and performance reviews across projects, departments, and investment portfolios.


• Identify trends, inefficiencies, cost-saving opportunities, and financial risks.


• Deliver strategic recommendations to improve business performance and financial outcomes.

Financial Modelling & Strategic Forecasting:

• Build and maintain robust financial models for:
  
  
  
  • Project finance
  
  
  • Investment opportunities
  
  
  • Capital raising
  
  
  • Scenario planning
  
  
  • Sensitivity analysis
  
  
  • Business valuation
  
  
  
  


• Develop dynamic forecasting tools to support strategic planning, fundraising, and executive decision-making.


• Conduct break-even analysis, ROI analysis, and investment feasibility studies.


• Support transaction structuring and investor-facing financial presentations.

Investment & Project Evaluation:

• Evaluate new ventures, client projects, and internal investments for financial viability.


• Assess capital structures, funding options, and long-term sustainability.


• Support due diligence processes with detailed financial insights.


• Collaborate with business leads on manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and investment projects.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication:

• Prepare executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and board-ready presentations.


• Present complex financial findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Provide strategic insights for leadership, investors, and clients.


• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

Process Improvement & Governance:

• Improve financial systems, templates, and reporting frameworks.


• Strengthen controls for data accuracy and compliance.


• Support audit preparation and financial governance initiatives.


• Implement best practices in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.


• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, investment analysis, or strategic finance.


• Advanced proficiency in:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced formulas, dashboards, scenario analysis)
  
  
  • Financial modelling
  
  
  • PowerPoint
  
  
  • Financial software tools / ERP systems
  
  
  
  


• Professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, FMVA, or similar) are an advantage.

Skills:

• Advanced Financial Modelling


• Forecasting & Budgeting


• Business Valuation


• Investment Analysis


• Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis


• Financial Reporting


• Corporate Finance


• Strategic Planning


• Data Interpretation


• Risk Analysis

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and confidentiality


• Strong commercial acumen


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Results-driven and proactive.