Project Manager & Financial Analyst at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

Adeso is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager & Financial Analyst (PMFA) to support both financial management and organization-wide project oversight. This dual function role provides an opportunity to work closely with the Finance team while contributing to the implementation of Adeso’s Project Management Office (PMO), which is tasked with improving consistency and transparency across the organization’s strategic initiatives.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Build dynamic, investor-grade financial models (e.g., income statements, cash flow
• projections, balance sheets) for each Adeso subsidiary.
• Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess business risks and upside cases.
• Conduct unit economics, customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), internal rate of return (IRR), and return on investment (ROI) analyses where applicable.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights and clearly articulated business cases for board and investor presentations.

Market & Investment Strategy

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitor benchmarking to inform pricing, expansion, and investment strategies.
• Support capital-raising efforts with pitch materials, financial narratives, and investor Q&A.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial health metrics across subsidiaries to inform strategic pivots and investor updates.

Project Management

• Support the PMO in managing active projects and initiatives across departments.
• Implement and maintain project planning tools, templates, timelines, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate project meetings, document action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Monitor project deliverables, deadlines, and resource allocation.
• Help standardize project workflows and documentation practices across departments.
• Develop and monitor work plans, risk registers, and implementation trackers.
• Facilitate strategic alignment through regular reporting and project briefings for leadership.
• Serve as the operational liaison across finance, HR, and business development teams to ensure timely execution of initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Prepare content for strategic, board, and investor meetings, ensuring alignment with organizational and subsidiary-level goals.
• Assist with the development of SOPs, compliance frameworks, and internal controls for early-stage or growing enterprises.
• Provide budget reviews and cost analysis to inform resourcing decisions.
• Contribute to the development and tracking of business plans, OKRs, and internal performance dashboards.
• Work closely with program, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment between financial planning and program execution.
• Support the integration of project and financial data for reporting and analysis.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA or CFA is an advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, consulting, investment, or impact enterprise leadership.
• Strong background in building financial models and supporting fundraising/investor engagement.
• Experience in both for-profit ventures and mission-driven or NGO contexts preferred.
• PMP certification or substantial project management experience is highly desirable.