Financial Modeller Gauteng

Financial Modeller

We are looking for a Financial Modeller to join the Cresco team. The type of financial modelling involved will be infrastructure-type projects that may well use limited recourse debt finance; our core discipline is the project preparation and raising of funding for such projects, together with developing and implementing energy and decarbonisation strategies for large companies. We are involved in modelling projects from concept stage through to actual vs budget reporting on operational projects.

Job Specification

The financial modeller’s main duties will be to develop and update MS Excel-based bespoke financial models on behalf of clients, and provide insightful analysis of the results. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the modelling of energy projects, particularly as part of bidding processes, with more senior candidates having experience across multiple relevant sectors.

Offer

The Cresco view of a candidate’s experience / seniority is as follows:

• 0-1 year of relevant modelling experience: Junior
• 1-4 years of relevant modelling experience: mid-level
• 4+ years of relevant modelling experience: senior

Location: South Africa
Language: English

Minimum Qualifications

• B Com / Finance
• Actuarial
• Engineering
• Or any financial / maths related degree
• Does not need CFA or specialist finance

Specific Industry Experience (depending on seniority)

• Infrastructure
• Energy
• Mining
• Private hospitals
• Real Estate
• Agriculture and others

Major Key Responsibilities

• Development and running, updating, and reviewing complex project financial models
• Financial Advisory support
• Energy strategy and Transaction Advisory support
• Report-writing and presenting results
• Management of databook and assumptions

Requirements of the Candidate

• Strong knowledge of Excel, including VBA
• Good understanding of key project finance requirements
• Experience of building and updating detailed project finance models
• Financial model review experience
• Interest in a variety of different projects – how they function in real life
• A Senior financial modeller position will involve some management of junior modellers

Software Knowledge

• Excellent MS Excel experience required (the level depending on seniority)

Progression

• Learning to model all the sectors Cresco is involved in, and developing different types of financial models
• Progression through the stages of seniority as a financial modeller
• A key development path is through Business Development
• Financial Modelling team management roles
• Progression from senior modeller to Transactor (or Deal Maker)

Monthly Salary: Market related

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