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Financial Modeler (Infrastructure Finance)

Financial Modeler (Infrastructure Finance)

Phanda PersonnelJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
17 hours ago
Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Modeler to join the Infrastructure Finance Unit within a leading institution focused on accelerating infrastructure development across South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects in key sectors such as energy, water and sanitation, transport, communications, human settlements, agriculture, health, education, and municipal infrastructure. Location : Johannesburg, South Africa. Contract Duration : 18 months (Full-time assignment).

Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and enhance complex financial models to support infrastructure project structuring, financing, and implementation.
  • Support business case analysis and funding processes through to financial close.
  • Assess the commercial viability of project options and quantify future cash flow requirements, borrowing needs, and tariff structures.
  • Conduct scenario testing and sensitivity analysis on financial models.
  • Derive key outputs including NPV, IRR, DSCR, capital and O&M tariffs, and other relevant financial ratios.
  • Establish optimal transaction structures and funding sources to support project delivery.
  • Document financial modelling processes, assumptions, and quality assurance measures.
  • Provide structuring insights and respond to stakeholders\' queries during project negotiations.
  • Ensure models adhere to recognized modelling standards (e.g. FAST, SMART, Corality).

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or another numeric field.
  • Minimum of 5 years\' experience in financial modelling of large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Proven track record of developing or auditing at least five financial models for infrastructure projects (each = R100 million) that achieved financial close.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency with strong financial modelling skills.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

    • Advantageous

  • Experience in infrastructure finance structuring.
  • Familiarity with public sector infrastructure governance and funding approval frameworks.
  • Exposure to integrated management systems in infrastructure or public sector contexts.

    • Additional Information

  • This is a full-time contract position (18 months). The role will require working primarily on-site, with some flexibility for remote work (subject to approval).
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview to assess competency, experience, and cultural fit.

    • Desired Skills

  • Financial Modelling

    • Desired Work Experience

  • 5 to 10 years

    • Desired Qualification Level

  • Degree

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