We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Financial Planner and Analyst to join our client's team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing the financial viability and profitability of the investments, mainly focusing on renewable projects. You will analyze financial data, conduct risk assessments, and develop comprehensive financial models to support decision-making processes.
Responsibilities:
1. Financial Modeling:
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate the financial feasibility and internal rate of return (IRR) of the investment.
- Incorporate factors such as project costs, tax incentives, financing options, energy production forecasts, and revenue streams.
- Identify areas of optimisation to improve the IRR of investment
2. Risk Analysis:
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential financial risks and uncertainties associated with investment
- Provide recommendations to mitigate risks.
3. Market Research:
- Stay updated on market trends, subsidies, incentive programs, regulatory changes, and industry developments.
4. Financial Reporting:
- Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate project financial performance, investment opportunities, and potential risks to stakeholders, including investors, management, and regulatory agencies.
6. Investment Analysis:
- Evaluate investment opportunities.
- Assess financial metrics such as IRR, net present value (NPV), payback period, and cash flow analysis.
- Assess valuation of assets through performance of various valuation methodologies such as discounted cash flow analysis, etc
- Evaluate or formulate business transaction structures
7. Financing:
- Support in the sourcing and evaluation of external financial partners to ensure the competitive terms and rates.
- Act as an interface between management and financial partners to review project economics, terms, and assess customer creditworthiness
8. Portfolio Management
- Monitoring and reporting the performance of existing investments
- Conduct variance analysis to assess the difference between estimated and actual financial performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CFA is an advantage
- Minimum 5 years of experience in developing and managing financial models in renewable energy industry
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences
- Knowledge of renewable energy policies, regulations, and incentive programs.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
