Financial Analyst

Communicate Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy investment company is seeking a Financial Analyst in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This role involves developing financial models, analyzing investment opportunities, supporting strategic finance tasks, and contributing to projects in sustainable energy. Candidates should have a finance-related degree, strong analytical and Excel skills, and ideally 1–2 years of relevant experience. This position offers exposure to key financial processes and the chance to make a meaningful impact on clean energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in finance or accounting, preferably in project-based or investment environments.
• Solid grounding in accounting, corporate finance, and investment concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and forecast cash positions across the group and project entities.
• Build and optimise detailed project finance models.
• Support debt and equity structuring with lenders and investors.
• Track financial performance of operating assets vs. budget and forecasts.
• Contribute to capital structuring, budgeting, and portfolio optimisation.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive mindset

Education

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

Professional certification (e.g., CA, CFA)

Job description

Financial Analyst – Renewable Energy Investments

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Industry: Solar & Renewable Energy

Salary: R500 000 - R600 000 CTC per annum

Are you passionate about financial modelling, investment analysis, and contributing to the growth of clean energy? A leading renewable energy investment company is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their Stellenbosch-based team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants to help shape the future of sustainable energy across South Africa and beyond.

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development, financing, and execution of energy projects. You’ll build and maintain project finance models, analyse investment opportunities, support debt and equity structuring, and contribute to strategic capital optimisation. This position offers exposure to project finance, corporate finance, portfolio monitoring, and M&A activities within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

Banking & Treasury

• Monitor and forecast cash positions across the group and project entities.
• Liaise with local and international financial institutions on treasury products, guarantees, FX, and letters of credit.
• Support negotiations on banking facilities and project financing structures.

Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Build and optimise detailed project finance models.
• Run sensitivities and scenario analyses to assess risks and project viability.
• Ensure all models align with contractual and financial documentation.
• Assist in developing a centralised project database.

Project Finance & Transaction Support

• Support debt and equity structuring with lenders and investors.
• Assist with financial due diligence across legal, technical, and insurance workstreams.
• Prepare financial sections of investment papers and lender presentations.
• Contribute to financial close processes, including model audits and Q&A.

Investment Committee Support

• Work with technical and business development teams to assess project feasibility.
• Support the preparation of project models and credit assessments submitted to committees.
• Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, distributing documents, and maintaining committee records.
• Provide financial input for bid submissions, PPAs, and commercial agreements.
• Conduct cost benchmarking and market research.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track financial performance of operating assets vs. budget and forecasts.
• Update post-close financial models for actual results and assumption changes.
• Assist with portfolio-level reporting and valuation for internal and shareholder reporting.
• Monitor covenant compliance across funding arrangements.

Strategic & Corporate Finance

• Contribute to capital structuring, budgeting, and portfolio optimisation.
• Support M&A assessments, valuations, and due diligence processes.
• Assist with acquisition, refinancing, and divestment analysis.

Continuous Improvement

• Help refine processes, strengthen internal controls, and support automation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CA, CFA) is beneficial.

Experience & Skills

• 1–2 years’ experience in finance or accounting, preferably in project-based or investment environments.
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling and macros.
• Solid grounding in accounting, corporate finance, and investment concepts.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work across diverse teams and manage multiple deliverables.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.

Apply now!

Stefan Pretorius

Recruiter

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