Business and Financial Analysis Lead

About the role

Global Path Research and Analytics is recruiting a Business and Financial Analysis Lead in Ethiopia to provide technical leadership on the viability, effectiveness, sustainability and scalability of inclusive agricultural business models and financial interventions. The role leads analysis of agribusiness performance, smallholder sourcing systems, financial service delivery, investment leverage and market development outcomes, producing evidence on commercial performance and financial sustainability to inform strategy, learning and future investment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of the commercial viability, efficiency and sustainability of smallholder sourcing and aggregation models.
• Analyze business performance indicators such as procurement costs, margins, productivity, quality improvements, supply reliability and operational efficiency.
• Assess the financial sustainability and profitability of investments made by agribusinesses and other market actors.
• Conduct financial and portfolio analysis of lending mechanisms, risk-sharing facilities and agricultural finance products.
• Evaluate the accessibility, utilization and additionality of financial services and their influence on business growth and farmer participation.
• Analyze market system changes including domestic sourcing, import substitution, market linkages, private sector engagement, value addition and financial inclusion.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative analyses of business and financial performance data, and contribute to designing methodologies, analytical frameworks, data collection tools and performance indicators.
• Develop analytical reports, technical briefs, presentations and evidence products for diverse stakeholders.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Development Economics or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, investment assessment, agribusiness development, market systems or private sector development.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating business models, value chains, agricultural enterprises and market-based development interventions.
• Experience assessing agricultural finance programs, blended finance, guarantee schemes, credit facilities or impact investment initiatives.
• Experience working with private sector actors, financial institutions, investors, donor-funded programs and development partners.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional local language skills are an asset.

Candidates apply by email with an updated CV, a cover letter and contact details for three professional references; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.