Consultant

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support the assessment and evaluation of financial applications, business cases, and investment opportunities.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to conduct financial due diligence, analyze financial performance, assess funding requests, and provide data-driven recommendations that support strategic and commercial decision-making.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Financial Analysis & Assessment (Mandatory): 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning, investment appraisal, corporate finance, FP&A, banking, infrastructure finance, or a related field.
• CFA Qualification (Mandatory): CFA Charterholder or actively progressing through the CFA program, with strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, valuation methodologies, and investment assessment.
• Financial & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, business case evaluation, profitability analysis, cash flow assessment, risk analysis, and financial due diligence.
• Application & Investment Evaluation: Proven ability to assess the financial viability of funding applications, investment proposals, grants, or large-scale projects, providing clear recommendations based on financial and commercial merits.
• Utilities Sector Exposure (Preferred): Experience within utilities, energy, water, infrastructure, or regulated industries is highly desirable, with an understanding of sector-specific financial and operational drivers.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Strong financial reporting, executive presentation, report writing, and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to communicate analyses and recommendations in a structured and compelling manner.
• Language Requirements (Mandatory): Native or fluent Arabic speaker with strong professional English communication skills.