VP, Corporate Finance in London

Founded with a solutions oriented approach to solving commercial challenges, Sabi has grown to become a significant player in global supply chain services, focusing on the processes involved in the sourcing and distribution of physical goods and commodities across diverse global markets. We blend innovative technology with intuition to create solutions to support supply chain management, sustainability and compliance, and financial services. It goes beyond conventional service provision, serving as a dynamic tool for the growth of retail merchants, exporters, aggregators, distributors, importers, and manufacturers. Through Sabi's technology rails, businesses not only navigate challenges but expand their capabilities and reach on a global scale.

Core Values

• User Focus – Always focused on building the best solutions for our users
• Big minds - Innovate. Think big. Be open.
• Always Deliver - Do the work. Be accountable. Collaborate.
• Be Kind - Be considerate. Life is stressful enough.
• Keep it Simple - Strip it down. Get to the essence.

Job Purpose

As the Vice President, Corporate Finance, you will be responsible for leading key corporate financial planning processes and other strategic corporate initiatives that foster strong relationships with investors, stakeholders, and partners. You will conduct insightful financial analysis that supports decision-making processes and critical business decisions. You will oversee investors’ communication, ensuring transparency aligns with corporate goals and critical financial areas that have substantial impact on the organization's financial success and growth. You will also be involved in financial reporting, risk management, and advise senior management on financial strategies and deal-making that optimize the company's performance and growth. It's a multifaceted role that requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a solid understanding of financial principles.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning
  • Develop and execute the company's corporate finance strategy, including financial planning, capital allocation, performance, and support growth objectives.
  • Enhance and refine financial systems and procedures, aligning them with industry best practices while tailoring them to the company's distinct requirements, ensuring they remain adaptable and scalable to accommodate future business growth.
  • Design and formulate sustainable corporate finance strategies that ensure capital availability and maximization for prosecuting short, medium, and long-term plans, projects and growth objectives.
  • Develop, propose, and implement a mix of viable and systematic funding strategies across financing platforms that attain maximum benefit to the company.
  • Design business development activities including the preparation of pitch meetings with existing and target investors.
  • Developing and directing the company's analytical and financial plans and policies.
• Corporate Finance: Capital Management
  • Manage capital allocation across international subsidiaries and projects.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities, conduct feasibility studies, and perform ROI analysis.
  • Optimize capital structure to minimize financing costs and maximize shareholder value.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into key financial metrics.
• Equity and debt capital raising
  • Lead financial modelling work-streams, virtual data room preparation, and transaction-related corporate filings work streams.
  • Prepare transaction documentation including information memorandum, teasers, and management presentations.
  • Support due diligence activities for potential acquisitions as explored by the business.
  • Manage post-deal activities (covenant compliance, etc.).
• Investor relations and stakeholder management
  • Oversee investors’ relations function, ensuring effective communication and engagement with Investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
  • Respond to investor-specific reporting and information needs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and cross-functional teams.
  • Serve as a financial advisor and provide strategic guidance on international business initiatives.
  • Participate in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing client reports and key documentation for fundraising, acquisitions and disposals.
  • Communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to diverse audiences.
• Board and governance support
  • Coordinate the preparation of pre-meeting board packs.
  • Support company secretarial duties in the management of Sabi’s corporate governance structure, including managing the corporate calendar.
  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with international financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Business Intelligence
  • Liaise with business intelligence team to develop and manage robust performance monitoring metrics / dashboards including monthly financial and non-financial KPIs and cohort analysis.
  • Develop and produce business intelligence, including reporting on non-financial KPIs such impact reports.
  • Identify and assess financial risks associated with international operations, including currency exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate risks, and geopolitical factors.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and hedge instruments to protect against adverse market conditions.
  • Analyze financial data from international markets to assess performance and identify trends.
  • Liaise with all other business units to challenge the status quo, implement new ideas, investigate, and implement more efficient solutions and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certifications e.g. CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in one or all the following areas: (Transactional) corporate finance or VC/PE, Top investment banking or strategy consulting firm with deal making background, Financial / Deals Advisory experience.
• Strong financial modelling skillset with proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Bloomberg, ERP systems).
• Demonstrated track record in successfully raising capital.
• In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance and other regulatory matters.
• Effective communicator, confident leadership with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.
• Superior financial and business acumen.
• Ability to take initiative with research and analysis and produce valuable results in conditions of uncertainty.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including financial analysis, budgeting, and risk management.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.

Candidate Specification

• Motivated by the mission of Sabi.
• Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
• A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
• Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.

Benefits

• Rapid Career Growth
• Annual Training Budget
• Competitive Pension Plan
• Opportunity to work in other global office.
• Performance Bonus
• Paid Vacation Days
• Fully-funded Team Bonding Activities