Financial Modeller. at Mainstream Renewable Power

The Financial Modeller will support the Commercial team in preparing, building and optimizing financial models. In conjunction with other Commercial Associate/s this role will manage the modelling process from the Mainstream side as it relates to all project development, valuation, and M&A activities. The role will provide first-hand exposure to private equity, investment banking and M&A activities and would suit an ambitious candidate keen to establish a strong foundation within financial modelling before progressing to take more responsibility for project financing or M&A work and commercial negotiations.

This is a mid-level but challenging position; it will offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation, in a growing market, and in a fast-paced industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain highly complex financial models for renewable energy projects including:
  • Analysis of cash flows
  • Ability to audit/sense check a financial model quickly and succinctly to ensure outputs are reasonable in order to make quick, correct commercial decisions
  • Ability to challenge those providing inputs to ensure an accurate representation of the risks and rewards is prepared and presented
• Accurate management of information flows used to maintain financial models
• Take responsibility for structural integrity and functionality of models including accounting, tax and regulatory requirements of various markets
• Support the acquisition, investment, tender, bidding and financial close activities of multi-billion Rand projects
• Contribute towards commercial negotiations and assumptions included within such models, highlighting potential efficiencies / risk areas on acquisitions, investments, disposals & associated funding activities
• Work internally as part of multi-functional teams to assess markets and projects as required
• Clear financial analysis and communication of results

Key Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Relevant Financial qualification with at least 3-5 years’ experience of financial modelling
• Renewable Energy or wider energy industry experience is desirable
• Must be self-motivated and be able to take initiative for requirements of the asset delivery team
• Ability to work unsupervised a necessity, but must be able to integrate into diversified multi-functional teams as required
• Commercial awareness and ability to highlight potential efficiencies / areas of concern within models that require further analysis or support
• Excellent understanding of Financial Statements
• Ability to analyse qualitative & quantitative information for decision making
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient with MS Excel and MS Office Suite