Senior Financial Analyst

Copper Quail Global; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support project finance through building and analysing complex financial models. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in financial modelling and Excel. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, conducting due diligence, and collaborating across teams to ensure project viability.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a financial analyst or project finance role.
• Solid understanding of project finance and financial analysis.

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 stakeholders.
• Support bid submissions and assist with project contracts.
• Coordinate with internal teams for project support.
• Provide general financial and commercial support.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or similar

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.