Financial Analyst (M/F)

EDF Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a dynamic Financial Analyst to support portfolio management and financial performance analysis. This role involves developing financial models, conducting comprehensive debt analysis, and collaborating closely with Asset Management. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills, have experience in the energy sector, and be adept at working in a multicultural environment. Join this forward-thinking company to contribute to sustainable development in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years work experience in financial analysis and modelling.
• Experience in the Energy sector or infrastructure investment funds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze financial performance of the portfolio.
• Develop financial dashboards and perform debt analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modelling

Valuation

Interpersonal Skills

Excel

Education

Business School with specialization in Corporate Finance

Job description

EDF Renewables Middle East is a leading global player in renewable energy, committed to driving sustainable development in the Middle East through innovative Independent Power Projects (IPPs) focused on solar and wind energy.

Currently, EDF Renewables Middle East is looking for an:

FINANCIAL ANALYST (M/F)

• Location: Dubai
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Starting Date: ASAP

In line with the setup of the Portfolio and Performance Management, you will be involved in the development of activities and tools that aim to monitor and analyze the financial performance of the portfolio from a shareholder perspective. Your main activities will be::

Portfolio management:

• Act as Business Partner
• Ownership, Maintain and update financial models (Shareholders; Lenders; Project Companies), run scenario and perform sensitivity analysis in close relationship with Asset Managers. On-going understanding of the Impact on Shareholders return for main events (Settlements; schedule impact; Refi;…).
• Development of a financial dashboard to ease the financial analysis of the portfolio: Cash to Equity, IRR, Payback, NPV, portfolio valuation (DDCF, Multiple, Transactions comparable);
• Monitoring and ensure compliance with financing documentation
• Perform comprehensive debt analysis (rates, maturity, nominal, hedges) and ensure the monitoring of the covenant under the financial documentation;
• Monitoring of Equity exposure of EDF in the Middle East.
• In close collaboration with Asset Management and Project Finance Department, provide financial analysis or modelling support on refinancing or any types of capital operations
• Support to Board, TAC and AFC members on Project management

General missions:

• One-shot analysis to support management decision and growth: comparable, banking market screening, exposure analysis;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education

• Business schools with a specialization in Corporate Finance.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years work experience
• Previous experience within EDF group in a financial Department is a plus
• Experience in the Energy or in an infrastructure investment funds.
• Financial Analysis, financial modelling, valuation, knowledge of the Energy sector

Desired qualities

• Very good interpersonal skills in an international and multicultural context
• Computer skills (including Excel)
• Organized, committed and focused on results