Senior Financial Analyst

Copper Quail; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Project Finance team. This role involves building and analyzing complex financial models, assessing project viability, and ensuring financial bankability. Qualified candidates will have a postgraduate degree in finance or economics, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong financial modelling skills. Join a vibrant team focused on renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis or project finance.
• Strong understanding of project finance principles.
• Ability to perform scenario planning and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse complex financial models for renewable energy projects.
• Support tariff setting and perform financial due diligence.
• Prepare financial reports for lenders and management.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance or Economics

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Project Finance team by building and analysing complex financial models for renewable energy projects. The role plays a key part in project valuation, tariff setting, risk analysis, and capital raising, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure projects are financially viable and bankable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyse detailed project finance models.
• Perform scenario planning, sensitivity testing, and risk analysis.
• Support tariff setting through financial and market analysis.
• Conduct financial due diligence on new project opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for lenders, investors, and management.
• Support bid submissions and assist with project contracts to ensure bankability.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Legal, Technical, BD, Procurement, Asset Management).
• Provide general financial and commercial support across the business.

Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or similar.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar financial analyst or project finance role.
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of project finance and financial analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.