Project Financial Advisor

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile deal exposure

Central role in projects

Career-defining opportunity

Highly competitive remuneration

Job summary

Copper Quail is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor – Project Finance to join a leading international developer in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role offers exposure to high-profile renewable energy and infrastructure projects while engaging with banks and investors throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or related fields, a minimum of 5 years' project finance experience, and proven financial modelling skills. A highly competitive remuneration package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in project finance, corporate finance, or renewable energy finance.
• Exposure to debt raising or infrastructure transactions.
• Proven financial modelling and valuation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex project finance models.
• Support investment decisions through robust financial evaluation.
• Prepare business cases and investment memorandums.
• Structure and execute debt and equity financing transactions.
• Assess project risk and identify mitigation strategies.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project finance expertise

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering

CFA, CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, ACA

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 06/02/2026

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

A leading international developer in renewable energy and infrastructure sectors is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor – Project Finance to join its growing team in Johannesburg, South Africa. With an established presence across multiple markets, the group develops, finances, builds, and operates large-scale energy and infrastructure assets — and is expanding its portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your project finance expertise across the full project lifecycle — from opportunity assessment and bid support through to financial close — while engaging directly with leading banks, investors, and funders on high-profile renewable energy and infrastructure deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex project finance models, valuations, and sensitivity analysis
• Support investment decisions through robust financial and commercial evaluation
• Prepare business cases and investment memorandums
• Structure and execute debt and equity financing transactions
• Coordinate due diligence and drive projects through to financial close and funding
• Assess project risk, identify mitigation strategies, and optimise capital structures
• Build and manage relationships with banks, DFIs, investors, advisors, and project partners
• Track market trends, financing conditions, and new investment opportunities

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline
• CFA, CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project finance, corporate finance, infrastructure finance, financial advisory, investment banking, or renewable energy finance
• Proven financial modelling and valuation experience
• Exposure to debt raising, project financing, or infrastructure transactions
• Renewable energy or infrastructure project experience highly advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

What's on Offer?

• High-profile renewable energy and infrastructure deal exposure
• A central role across the full project lifecycle
• Career-defining opportunity within a growing international developer
• Highly competitive remuneration package