Summary:

Provide critical operational and financial planning input to management by conducting the following duties:

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of business plan based on the Company’s mission and vision, business strategies, and analysis of the Company’s products and services and market trends.

• Maintain corporate financial business model using Microfin or similar modeling tool, integrating latest performance trends and findings from operations, market research, pricing, product development, human resources, etc.

• Coordinate the preparation of annual operational and capital budgets for operations.

• Support the development and monitoring of cash-flow projections to help ensure the company maintains and allocates its resources in an efficient and effective manner to achieve business plan objectives and mission.

• Coordinate with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding regular business activities, new business planning, government requirements, and operating forecasts.

• Research and prepare reports on market and environmental risks including interest rates, foreign exchange rates, macroeconomic trends as well as the social, political, regulatory, technological, and competitive environments.

• Monitor branch operational data, assess key performance indicators, analyze trends and make recommendations as appropriate.

• Support Company’s fundraising efforts and associated reporting requirements.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports including management and Board reports.

Language Requirements
English required (oral and written); French and Haitian Creole (Kreyol) desired.

Supervisory Requirements
Supervise activities of Financial Analyst(s).

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, applicants should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical: - Synthesizes diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

Written communication – Writes clearly and informatively in English; presents technical data effectively.

Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; listens to others; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; demonstrates group presentation skills.

Planning/Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time effectively; sets goals and objectives.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; keeps commitments; commits to extended work hours when necessary to reach goals and objectives.

Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with knowledge in Accounting; or 4+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of MS Excel.