Financial Modeller

South African Sugar Association; Durban; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Modeller to join their team in Durban. In this pivotal role, you will create and maintain financial models that drive both public and private sector infrastructure projects. Your expertise will support a range of stakeholders, ensuring that financial models meet the rigorous demands of investors and financiers. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your financial modelling skills while contributing to impactful projects. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about project finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for various projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations based on financial models.
• Assist with new business development and project management.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Data Analysis

Problem-solving

Numerical Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc)

B.Com in Financial Mathematics

CFI / FMVA Qualification

BEng (Engineering)

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.
2. Review, manage, and amend existing financial models.
3. Prepare various reports and presentations, specifically in support of the financial models.
4. Perform ad hoc analysis using financial models and/or datasets (e.g., data analysis, trend analysis).
5. Assist in preparing reports and agreements using inputs and results from financial models.
6. Attend meetings and interact with clients, lenders, investors, financiers, and other stakeholders related to the project.
7. Develop the company's financial modelling competencies.
8. Assist with new business development, e.g., tenders.
9. Support general project management activities as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc), B.Com in financial mathematics, accounting, or statistics, with an interest in project and infrastructure finance, or BEng (Engineering) with financial inclination.
• CFI / FMVA or CFI qualification beneficial.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in project finance, corporate finance, or private equity.
• Strong financial modelling skills with high accuracy and numerical proficiency.

Knowledge and Skills:

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