Financial Modeller

Ntice Search Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative project advisory firm is seeking a skilled Financial Modeller to join their dynamic team in Durban. This role involves developing and maintaining complex financial models for both public and private sector projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with investor requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid background in finance, with the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders including clients and contractors. Join this forward-thinking company to contribute to impactful infrastructure initiatives and enhance your financial modelling expertise in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project finance or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modelling skills with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for infrastructure projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations in support of financial models.
• Assist with new business development and project management.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Data Analysis

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Business Science or B.Com

CFA / FMVA or CFI qualification

BEng with financial focus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a Project Advisory and Development Company providing consulting services across various infrastructure and project finance transactions, is looking to hire a Financial Modeller, based in Durban.

The Financial Modeller will be responsible for building and developing transaction financial models for both the private and public sector infrastructure and project finance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be involved in all aspects of creating and maintaining a range of financial models.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain appropriate financial models meeting the requirements of investors, sponsors, financiers, and/or procuring agencies as the case may be;
2. Review, manage, and amend existing financial models;
3. Prepare various reports and presentations, specifically in support of the financial models prepared or reviewed;
4. Perform ad hoc analysis using financial models and/or datasets (e.g., data analysis, trend analysis);
5. Assist in marking up and preparing reports and agreements, using inputs and results from the financial model;
6. Attend meetings and interact with clients, lenders, investors, financiers, operations contractors, construction contractors, engineers, legal advisors, or government agencies as required;
7. Develop the Company’s financial modelling competencies;
8. Assist with new business development, e.g., tenders;
9. Assist with general project management as needed.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) or B.Com degree in financial mathematics, accounting, or statistics, with an interest in project and infrastructure finance; or a BEng (Engineering) with a financial focus;
2. CFA / FMVA or CFI qualification beneficial;
3. 3 to 5 years’ experience in project finance, corporate finance, or private equity;
4. Strong financial modelling skills with high accuracy and numerical proficiency.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Analytically rigorous and detail-oriented, especially in numerical analysis;
• Problem-solving orientation;
• Ability to work independently and take accountability;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VBA proficiency desirable), Word, and PowerPoint.