Chemonics’ Climate Group (CG) uses a data-driven approach to better understand climate and related environmental risks and opportunities within its project portfolio and operations, establishing systems to identify and manage these risks, adjust processes, and continually improve its service. The Climate Group provides technical advisory services for new business and project management teams, and provides technical support on climate risk management and climate finance to Chemonics’ global portfolio of programs.
The deepening climate crisis has significantly increased interest in and demand among donors and corporates for climate services. Chemonics Climate Group is interested in expanding our footprint in the climate services space with new clients. To drive the strategic path forward, we are recruiting a Financial Modeler consultant to complete a robust financial model for a potential new business to service these new clients.
Tasks
- Develop detailed financial model:
- Work with the business plan writer and strategist to build a detailed financial model to both inform the business planning process and accompany the final business plan, including cost assumptions, drivers, and proforma financial statements for 2025-2029, accounting for a conservative, base, and aggressive case.
- Review compensation plans and organizational structure to align incentives and ensure the health of the business in the long run.
Deliverables
- Financial model that includes all cost elements that can be used as a financial management tool going forward to create alternate cost structures (e.g., scenarios) in different markets, for different clients and for different services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, mathematics, accounting, economics, or other related discipline; master’s degree, CFA, or diploma in financial planning a plus.
- Financial management experience with planning, forecasting, and business analysis; prior experience as an advisor to or executive at an early-stage company a plus.
- Experience within international development consulting industry preferred.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and a solid understanding of financial analysis terminology and best practices, such as DCF and financial statements.
- Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Duration of Assignment: Anticipated 80 hours or 10 days over the period of performance of June 15, 2024, to August 31, 2024.
Location of Assignment: Remote
Supervision of Consultant: Managing Director, CG
Equal Employment Opportunity: Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please send an email with your CV with “Financial Modeler Consultant” in the subject line to recruit-climategroup@chemonics.com by June 9, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please. Chemonics will contact finalists.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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