Financial Analyst Market-related Package Cape Town Role Purpose A leading renewable energy investment group is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the development, financing, and execution of renewable energy projects. The role focuses on financial modelling, investment analysis, capital structuring, and transaction support to ensure projects are financially robust and aligned with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities (Summary) Financial Modelling & Analysis: Build, maintain, and optimise project finance models; conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses; ensure models align with contracts and documentation. Banking & Treasury Support: Monitor cash positions, liaise with banks, and support project finance structuring and facility negotiations. Portfolio & Transaction Support: Assist in structuring debt and equity financing, perform financial due diligence, and prepare investment committee and lender submissions. Investment Committee Support: Provide financial input for project feasibility assessments, bid submissions, PPAs, and investment papers; support committee administration. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track financial performance of projects, update models post-financial close, and support portfolio-level reporting and valuations. Strategic & Corporate Finance Support: Contribute to capital structuring, corporate budgeting, funding forecasts, and M&A analysis. Continuous Improvement: Assist in enhancing capital raising processes, internal controls, and financial automation initiatives. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field Professional qualification (e.g., CA ) preferred 1–2 years’ experience in accounting or finance, ideally in project-based or investment environments Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and basic macros Basic understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and investment principles Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and stakeholder management capabilities Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage competing priorities Key Interfaces Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Business Development teams External banks and financial institutions Legal and technical advisors

Job Description: As the Financial Analyst, your duties and responsibilities include the following: Build, maintain and optimize project finance models, including valuations, sensitivities, and post-close updates Support capital structuring, portfolio optimization, budgeting, cash forecasting, and shareholder reporting Assist with M&A analysis, valuations, and due diligence across financial, legal, technical and insurance workstreams Contribute to financial input to bids, PPAs, commercial contracts, and investment committee submissions Monitor asset and project performance vs budget, ensuring covenant compliance and accurate reporting Support the structuring and negotiation of debt and equity financing with lenders, banks, and investors Collaborate with business developers and engineers on project feasibility, cost benchmarking, and market analysis Assist in financial close, treasury liaison, and maintaining project databases and committee documentation Skills & Experience: 1-2 years experience in a project-based, investment, corporate finance or infrastructure environment Proven experience in financial modeling Excel advanced proficiency is essential Solid understanding of basic accounting, investment principles, and corporate finance fundamentals Strong analytical skills Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills A passion for renewable energy and the commercial drivers behind long-term, sustainable investments Qualification: Completed Finance or Accounting degree Grade 12 (matric) Contact JENELLE COOKSON on