Financial Modeller

Western Cape | Hybrid / Office-Based
R550,000 – R1,100,000 CTC (experience dependent)

A well-established project finance advisory firm is looking to appoint one or two Financial Modellers to join its growing advisory team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in bespoke project finance modelling, enjoys working on real transactions, and wants exposure across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility through to financial close and operational reporting.

• Build, refine, and maintain complex, bespoke Excel-based financial models

• Develop project finance models for limited recourse debt structures

• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess project viability and risk

• Support transaction advisory and project finance work streams

• Translate technical model outputs into clear, commercial insights

• Prepare structured databooks and manage version-controlled assumptions

• (Senior level) Review models and mentor junior team members

• Mid-level: 1–4 years relevant project finance modelling experience

• Senior: 4+ years experience in project finance financial modelling

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VBA advantageous)

• Solid understanding of project finance principles and cash flow structuring

• Strong communication and report-writing skills

• Ability to engage confidently with clients, lenders, and stakeholders

• Degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or similar

• Postgraduate financial qualification (e.g. CFA) beneficial but not essential

• Renewable energy & decarbonisation

• Infrastructure (transport, transmission, storage)

• Mining & natural resources

• Private healthcare, real estate, or agriculture

• Work on high-impact, real-world transactions

• Broad exposure across modelling, advisory, and deal execution

• Collaborative, high-performance team environment

• Flexible working arrangements

• Strong long-term career growth into senior advisory or deal-making roles