Financial Modelling and Analysis Manager

Pele Green energy is seeking a Financial Modelling and Analysis Manager to support the company’s growth through focusing on delivering complex financial models and analysis in support of our commercial work. The individual will be responsible for determining the potential financial impact and returns of all projects related to the organisation.

The Financial Modelling and Analysis Manager will also advise the organisation’s business units on any complex modelling exercises that they may perform locally and educate them on best practices.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Perform complex financial modelling for the group focusing on both corporate and project finance models.
• Provide financial modelling support in the group’s operations including for operational performance and updates, project proposals, potential acquisitions and other business development opportunities.
• Assist the various business units with aspects such as, operational analysis, due diligence, business planning and valuations.
• Create financial models and conduct analysis for various departments within the business, as well as with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with finance peers, business development teams, and business leaders.
• Advise the existing financial planning teams on any financial modelling exercises that they may perform on their own, view their work and challenge assumptions to ensure that there is a consistent and thoughtful financial analysis process across all relevant markets.
• Monitor and manage financial reporting metrics on commercial deals approved and implemented, so as to track against models as required.
• Interface with various teams to answer any questions that they may have on financial models or general questions related to the organisations’ transactions.
• Analyse the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as funding requirements, returns, expenditures and free cash flows.
• Assist with strategic development and planning for funding and financial strategies.
• Align financial models with Risk Analytics and Reporting framework and methodology for compliance.
• Keep updated on changes in the relevant sectors and changes throughout the business.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CA(SA) or MBA or other professional qualification advantageous
• 5  years’ experience in Finance
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in financial modelling
• Experience in the energy sectors is preferable with project finance experience mandatory
• Excellent verbal, written, technical and computer communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software with strong Excel skills.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships.

Competencies:

Leadership Capabilities:

• Participative Leadership
• Planning & Organising
• Monitoring & Measuring

Cognitive Capabilities:

• Analysis & Attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Critical thinking

Interpersonal Capabilities:

• Assertive
• Methodical
• Drive & Action Oriented
• Flexibility
• Excellence & Qualify Orientation