About the position
Our client, a leading organisation within the renewable energy sector, is seeking an ambitious Senior Analyst: Project Finance & M&A to join its dynamic finance team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a financially astute professional who is passionate about financial modelling, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions. You'll play a key role in supporting the funding and delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects while gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies, corporate finance strategies, and commercial transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support project finance, corporate finance and M&A activities.
- Lead financial modelling workstreams and present model outputs to key stakeholders.
- Analyse complex financial data, cash flows and project assumptions to support strategic decision-making.
- Review and validate financial models, ensuring accuracy, integrity and commercial viability.
- Conduct market research and financial analysis to support investment, acquisition and funding opportunities.
- Support tender submissions, project development, financial close activities and capital-raising initiatives.
- Contribute to commercial negotiations by identifying financial risks, opportunities and efficiencies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across finance, commercial and project development functions.
- Prepare clear financial reports and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
- 2–4 years' experience in financial modelling.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation principles and corporate finance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
- Experience within the renewable energy or broader energy sector will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of VBA will be beneficial.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
What's on Offer
Joining this organisation means becoming part of an innovative, fast-growing business at the forefront of the renewable energy industry. In return, you can expect:
- A competitive, market-related salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Pension fund and medical aid contributions
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Life cover and Employee Assistance Programme
- A collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Project Finance
- Financial Modelling
