Corporate Finance Analyst

Job Description

The Corporate Finance Analyst will play a critical role in supporting d.light’s fundraising, financial modeling, and strategic finance efforts. The analyst will be responsible for maintaining and refining financial models, assisting in capital-raising initiatives, conducting macroeconomic research and analysis, preparing investor presentations, and supporting financial decision-making across the organization. This role offers exposure to structured finance transactions, equity and debt capital markets, and corporate financial strategy. It is ideal for a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual looking to build expertise in corporate finance within a dynamic, high-growth, and impact-driven company.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Analysis
  • Conducting macroeconomic research and maintaining up-to-date financial model assumptions.
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models to support fundraising, strategic planning, and investment decisions.
  • Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and stress testing to assess financial risks and opportunities.
  • Support the preparation of financial forecasts and valuation models for strategic initiatives.
  • Tracking the actual business outcomes and rolling forecasts against the medium and long-term strategic objectives and highlighting any potential adverse deviations for timely corrective action.
• Fundraising & Capital Markets Support
  • Assist in the execution of fundraising activities, including debt and equity transactions.
  • Prepare investor presentations, investment memorandums, and due diligence materials.
  • Support engagement with lenders, investors, and financial institutions by providing financial data and analysis. Liquidity & Treasury Management.
• Liquidity & Treasury Management
  • Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity management to ensure the company maintains adequate funding for operations.
  • Assist in optimizing working capital and monitoring key liquidity ratios.
  • Track financial covenant compliance and debt obligations. Strategic Finance & Decision Support.
• Strategic Finance & Decision Support
  • Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, partnerships, and capital allocation decisions.
  • Conduct competitive benchmarking and market research to inform financial strategy.
  • Assist in financial risk assessment, including foreign exchange and interest rate exposure.
• Investor & Lender Relations
  • Prepare regular reports, presentations, and dashboards for investors and financial partners.
  • Support investor and lender meetings by compiling key financial insights and performance metrics.
  • Monitor industry trends and investor sentiment to enhance fundraising strategies.
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements related to funding agreements.
  • Assist in preparing financial reports and board presentations.
  • Work closely with the finance and accounting teams to ensure accuracy in financial data and reporting.

Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CFA/CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualification.

Professional Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, financial advisory, or a related field.
• Strong experience in financial modeling, valuation, and corporate finance principles.
• Exposure to capital raising, structured finance, or financial planning & analysis (FP&A) is a plus.
• Experience working with international investors or financial institutions is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Deep understanding of financial statements - knowledge of accounting principles and ability to interpret financial statements and draw key insights from them.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills - ability to build, interpret, and optimize financial models.
• Detail-oriented and structured approach to problem-solving - ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - ability to create compelling investor materials.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools - knowledge of financial databases (Bloomberg, Capital IQ) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - experience in emerging markets is an advantage.
• Team player with a proactive mindset - able to take ownership and work independently when required.