Specialist - Corporate Finance

We are looking to hire a Specialist - Corporate Finance 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.This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable.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.Key responsibilities: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 counterparty 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.Knowledge, skills & experience: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 counterparty 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.Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum notice period of 30 days.