Senior Analyst: Project Finance and M&A

R 1200000 - R 1500000 Annually Cost To Company

Our client, a leading organisation within the renewable energy sector, is seeking an ambitious Senior Analyst:
Project Finance & M&A to join its dynamic finance team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a financially astute professional who is passionate about financial modelling, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions. You'll play a key role in supporting the funding and delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects while gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies, corporate finance strategies, and commercial transactions.

• Design, build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support project finance, corporate finance and M&A activities.
• Lead financial modelling work streams and present model outputs to key stakeholders.
• Analyse complex financial data, cash flows and project assumptions to support strategic decision-making.
• Review and validate financial models, ensuring accuracy, integrity and commercial viability.
• Conduct market research and financial analysis to support investment, acquisition and funding opportunities.
• Support tender submissions, project development, financial close activities and capital-raising initiatives.
• Contribute to commercial negotiations by identifying financial risks, opportunities and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across finance, commercial and project development functions.
• Prepare clear financial reports and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• 2–4 years' experience in financial modelling
  .
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation principles and corporate finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with in the renewable energy or broader energy sector will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of VBA will be beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Joining this organisation means becoming part of an innovative, fast-growing business at the forefront of the renewable energy industry. In return, you can expect:

• Design, build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support project finance, corporate finance and M&A activities.
• Lead financial modelling work streams and present model outputs to key stakeholders.
• Analyse complex financial data, cash flows and project assumptions to support strategic decision-making.
• Review and validate financial models, ensuring accuracy, integrity and commercial viability.
• Conduct market research and financial analysis to support investment, acquisition and funding opportunities.
• Support tender submissions, project development, financial close activities and capital-raising initiatives.
• Contribute to commercial negotiations by identifying financial risks, opportunities and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across finance, commercial and project development functions.
• Prepare clear financial reports and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.

• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• 2–4 years' experience in financial modelling
  .
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation principles and corporate finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with in the renewable energy or broader energy sector will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of VBA will be beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Joining this organisation means becoming part of an innovative, fast-growing business at the forefront of the renewable energy industry. In return, you can expect:

• A competitive, market-related salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Pension fund and medical aid contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Life cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment