Financial Analyst

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy investment group is seeking a Financial Analyst in Cape Town to support the development, financing, and execution of renewable energy projects. The role includes financial modelling, investment analysis, and transaction support to ensure the financial robustness of projects. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–2 years of experience in finance or accounting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in accounting or finance, ideally in project-based or investment environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and basic macros.
• Basic understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and investment principles.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise project finance models.
• Monitor cash positions and liaise with banks.
• Assist in structuring debt and equity financing.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Investment Analysis

Capital Structuring

Financial Due Diligence

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Professional qualification (e.g., CA)

Job description

Financial Analyst

Market-related Package

Cape Town

Role Purpose

A leading renewable energy investment group is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the development, financing, and execution of renewable energy projects. The role focuses on financial modelling, investment analysis, capital structuring, and transaction support to ensure projects are financially robust and aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Financial Modelling & Analysis: Build, maintain, and optimise project finance models; conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses; ensure models align with contracts and documentation.
• Banking & Treasury Support: Monitor cash positions, liaise with banks, and support project finance structuring and facility negotiations.
• Portfolio & Transaction Support: Assist in structuring debt and equity financing, perform financial due diligence, and prepare investment committee and lender submissions.
• Investment Committee Support: Provide financial input for project feasibility assessments, bid submissions, PPAs, and investment papers; support committee administration.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track financial performance of projects, update models post‑financial close, and support portfolio‑level reporting and valuations.
• Strategic & Corporate Finance Support: Contribute to capital structuring, corporate budgeting, funding forecasts, and M&A analysis.
• Continuous Improvement: Assist in enhancing capital raising processes, internal controls, and financial automation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA) preferred
• 1–2 years’ experience in accounting or finance, ideally in project‑based or investment environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and basic macros
• Basic understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and investment principles
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage competing priorities

Key Interfaces

• Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Business Development teams
• External banks and financial institutions
• Legal and technical advisors