Project Finance Analyst

Citadel Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Search is seeking an experienced Project Finance Analyst to lead financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting and project financing across a renewable energy portfolio. You will build and stress-test financial models for solar and BESS projects, gather data from internal teams, and track variance against budgets.

The role requires a Finance-related bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in project finance and investment analysis, and strong MS Office/ERP (SAP) skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in project finance, investment analysis and financial modeling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Banking, or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient in MS Office & ERP systems such as SAP.
• Deep understanding of debt structuring including DSCR and cash sweeps.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills to pitch projects to banks.
• Experience with renewable energy projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain master financial models for solar and BESS projects.
• Stress-test models to gauge impact of loan interest rates, inflation, tax laws, and power prices.
• Gather operational and cost data from internal teams to set baseline inputs.
• Compare actual project spending against the approved budget by revising the financial model across phases.
• Track variance of financial performance against model predictions to explain gaps and drivers.
• Build relationships with banking corporations to secure bank funding for long-term project loans and negotiate loan terms, interest rates, payback schedules, and covenants.
• Lead forecasting and long-term financial planning to improve future project models.
• Act as the main point of contact for commercial banks, development banks, and export credit agencies to secure long-term project loans.
• Prepare the complete package of loan applications for banks, including detailed information memorandums, financial forecasts, and risk assessments.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Banking

Tools

MS Office

ERP (SAP)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Finance Analyst who will be responsible for leading financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting and project financing across the organisation’s renewable energy project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain master financial models for solar and BESS projects.
• Stress-test models to gauge impact on project profit due to changes in loan interest rates, inflation, tax laws, and power prices.
• Gather operational and cost data from internal teams to set baseline inputs.
• Compare actual project spending against the approved budget by revising the financial model regularly as the project moves through different phases.
• Track variance of financial performance against model predictions to explain gaps and performance drivers.
• Build relationships with banking corporations to secure bank funding for long-term project loans and negotiate loan terms, interest rates, payback schedules, and financial rules (covenants).
• Lead forecasting and long-term financial planning to improve future project models.
• Act as the main point of contact for commercial banks, development banks, and export credit agencies to secure long-term project loans.
• Prepare the complete package of loan applications for banks, including detailed information memorandums, financial forecasts, and risk assessments.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Banking, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project finance, investment analysis and financial modeling.
• Proficient in MS Office & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System such as SAP, etc.
• Possess deep understanding of debt structuring, including debt sizing, debt service coverage ratios (DSCR), and cash sweeps.
• Possess strong presentation and negotiation skills to pitch projects to bank credit committees.
• Experience with renewable energy projects is highly desirable.
• Self-driven, meticulous, proactive, good team player, good interpersonal & communication skills with a keen analytical mind.