Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial modelling, investment analysis, and project-based corporate finance? This role offers the opportunity to drive high-impact financial decisions, assess new business opportunities, and support the successful execution of key projects across the business.

This organisation is a well-established, growth-focused company known for delivering large-scale, complex infrastructure and project-based developments across various regions. They operate with a strong emphasis on innovation, financial discipline, and long-term sustainability. The business is structured around multiple project entities (SPVs) and works closely with lenders, external advisers, and strategic partners to successfully deliver major initiatives, particularly within capital-intensive environments.

They are recognised for their commitment to high governance standards, strong financial management, and a collaborative, solutions-driven culture. The environment is fast-paced, analytical, and highly professional, offering employees exposure to strategic decision-making and end-to-end project development, from initial feasibility through to financial close and ongoing operations.

As the Corporate Finance Specialist, you will play a critical role in evaluating the financial feasibility of new projects, developing and maintaining robust project finance models, and mitigating financial, market, and credit risks. You will support projects from inception through to completion, managing end-to-end project finance processes, engaging with lenders, negotiating funding structures, and presenting insights and recommendations to Executive Leadership, investment committees, and boards.
You will also be responsible for treasury-related activities, analysing credit risk, interpreting complex financial, legal, and commercial information, and ensuring strong financial governance across both project and operating companies.

Duties

• Develop, maintain, and review complex financial models for project finance, infrastructure, and investment analysis
• Support full end-to-end project finance execution, from feasibility and structuring through to financial close and post-close management
• Engage, negotiate, and manage relationships with lenders, funders, and financial advisers to secure optimal funding solutions
• Manage financial close processes, including loan documentation, compliance, drawdowns, covenants, and gearing levels
• Conduct investment and project analysis, including mergers, acquisitions, infrastructure developments, and strategic opportunities
• Assess financial, market, credit, and funding risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Evaluate customer and counterparty creditworthiness and make informed credit and funding recommendations
• Review monthly financial performance, support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and reporting
• Prepare and present financial, funding, and investment reports to executive committees, investment forums, and boards

Job Experience & Skills Required
Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Honours or Master’s degree advantageous
• CA(SA), CFA, or similar professional qualification preferred

Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in project finance, corporate finance, infrastructure finance, or renewable energy finance
• Proven experience with end-to-end project finance rather than only transaction advisory or due diligence
• Demonstrated exposure to infrastructure and/or renewable energy project finance environments
• Treasury experience essential, including debt structuring, funding instruments, cash flow management, loan compliance, and drawdowns
• Strong financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting capability
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and exposure to financial systems and ERP platforms

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, lenders, and advisors
• High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to interpret complex financial models, legal documentation, and commercial agreements
• Resourceful, ethical, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment

 
If you have not had any response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be kept on our database for consideration for any other suitable roles or positions.

Our client is a leading global agribusiness and supply-chain company, providing high-quality agricultural inputs and end-to-end solutions to a diverse mix of commercial farms, distributors, and large-scale agricultural projects. They operate across multiple regions, ensuring reliable supply and tailored support to help clients optimise productivity and achieve sustainable growth.

They are seeking a Corporate Finance Specialist to join their team in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate finance, project finance, or risk assessment, strong financial modelling and analysis skills, and the ability to evaluate project feasibility, manage financing, and assess credit risk. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively are essential for success in this role.

If you are a driven finance professional ready to take on a challenging and impactful role, send your CV to *****@*****.co.za

 Duties:

• Engage with lenders, insurers, tax advisors, and financial advisors while negotiating and coordinating financial agreements, funding facilities, and drawdowns.
• Build, maintain, and update financial models to assess project performance, returns, risks, and scenario outcomes, ensuring accurate inputs across the business.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, conduct sensitivity analysis, and provide financial insights to support strategic and investment decisions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investment opportunities by conducting financial due diligence and evaluating market and regional conditions.
• Assess and manage financial risks, including market, credit, and liquidity risks, while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Perform customer credit assessments, recommend credit decisions, and manage adherence to credit policies and governance requirements.
• Monitor monthly project and asset performance, track key metrics, quantify financial impacts, and support audits, budgets, and internal reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and investment documents for internal committees and assist with monthly reporting and presentations.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline; a master’s degree or professional certification such as CA(SA), CFA, or an equivalent qualification will be highly advantageous.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a similar function.
• Strong capability in financial modelling, data interpretation, and the use of financial reporting tools (including Excel and relevant ERP systems).

Skills & Competencies:

• Computer literate in MS Office (Word and Excel a must)
• Advanced analytical and quantitative abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent financial modelling capability and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess risk, evaluate opportunities, and support strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills when dealing with lenders, advisers, and internal teams.
• High level of problem-solving ability with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accuracy and control in a fast-paced environment.

 
 If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.