Financial Analyst-Advisory

Company Description

VCFO Consulting provides businesses with access to experienced financial professionals, offering the expertise of a CFO without the cost of a full-time hire. Specializing in services such as fundraising preparation, business planning, budgeting, financial health evaluations, cash flow planning, and more, VCFO delivers tailored financial solutions to organizations at various growth stages. With a flexible engagement model, clients can adjust services to meet their changing needs. VCFO serves a wide range of industries, such as Retail, Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, and more, ensuring businesses receive strategic financial leadership. Located in Sheikh Zayed City, the company is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals.

Job Description

Responsible for supporting management and clients in investment decisions, business valuation, M&A transactions, and strategic planning.

The role combines financial modeling, FP&A and transaction support, with exposure to both buy-side and sell-side engagements across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in corporate finance, valuation methodologies, budgeting & forecasting, and can translate financial analysis into clear strategic insights for decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

Valuation & Transaction Advisory

• Build and review integrated financial models (3-statements, DCF, trading & transaction multiples).
• Perform business valuations for buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
• Support due diligence processes, including financial, commercial, and sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare investment memos, teasers, and valuation reports for internal committees and external stakeholders.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term business plans.
• Analyze actual vs budget/forecast performance and explain variances.
• Support scenario analysis and stress testing for strategic decisions.

Strategic & Commercial Analysis

• Conduct market sizing, pricing analysis, and cost structure reviews.
• Assess profitability by product, customer, or business line.
• Support management in strategic initiatives, expansion plans, and new business launches.
• Analyze working capital, cash flow, and capital structure.

Stakeholder & Management Support

• Present financial insights clearly to senior management, investors, and clients.
• Support negotiations by providing financial implications and valuation impact.
• Assist in preparing board-level and investment committee presentations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
• CFA destination is highly preferred
• FP&A or financial modeling certifications are an advantage

Experience

• 12 years of experience in Financial Advisory, Investment analysis or FP&A
• Hands-on experience in financial modeling and business planning

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel financial modeling
• Strong understanding of:
• Valuation techniques (DCF, multiples, RI & NAV)
• Financial statements
• Budgeting & forecasting
• PowerPoint for professional investment presentations

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