Investment Advisory – Financial Modelling

A financial modelling expert with a strong ability to develop, maintain, and optimize financial models that drive strategic decision-making and business growth.

A strategic analyst who has experience in forecasting financial performance, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting key financial planning initiatives, ensuring data-driven insights guide business strategy and mergers and acquisitions

An individual who can collaborate, coach, and mentor cross-functional teams in leveraging financial models for high-quality decision-making, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strategic alignment.

A team player who applies analytical rigor, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving to support multiple financial workstreams in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Job Purpose:

• The individual will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and refining financial models that assist in strategic decision-making.
• The individual will analyze financial data, forecast business performance, and assess investment opportunities.
• Working closely with internal teams, the analyst will ensure financial models are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business goals.
• The role demands strong financial acumen, data-driven insights, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to management.
• This role requires a candidate with strong technical and analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to drive business impact through accurate and insightful financial modeling.
• The candidate should have experience in technical due diligence processes, including evaluating project documentation, identifying key risks, and supporting investment decisions through robust analysis.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design, build, and maintain dynamic financial models to support business planning, investment analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze potential business opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, using financial modeling techniques to assess feasibility and financial impact.
• Develop forecasting models to predict revenue, costs, profitability, and cash flow trends. Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against projections and identify key drivers
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis to evaluate risks and opportunities under different economic conditions, identifying potential financial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with finance, strategy, and operations teams to gather accurate data, validate key assumptions, and ensure the reliability of financial models.
• Participate in technical due diligence activities, reviewing project contracts, technical reports, and other relevant documents to inform financial assessments.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership, supporting data-driven strategic decisions and long-term planning.
• Leverage financial modeling software, automation tools, and data visualization techniques to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of financial data
• Ensure financial models adhere to industry standards and best practices, maintaining accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

Desired Knowledge & Experience:

• Two years + business experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including experience with valuation, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced level) and experience with financial modeling software/tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and corporate finance concepts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experience with technical due diligence processes, including reviewing technical documentation and assessing project risks, is highly desirable.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Commerce or Finance, preferably with a background in the Engineering or Infrastructure sectors.

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