THE ROLE

1. Project & Corporate Financial Analysis

• Build, maintain, review and enhance detailed financial models for renewable energy projects, incorporating project finance structures, funding assumptions, sensitivities, and scenarios.
• Prepare valuation analyses (DCF, precedent transactions, market benchmarks) for projects, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the preparation of investment papers, board submissions, lender materials, and internal approvals.
• Analyse financial and commercial terms in project documents (PPAs, EPC, O&M, land leases, grid agreements) to understand financial impacts.

2. Transaction Support & Funding Activities

• Support the end‑to‑end fundraising process, including lender engagement, due diligence, data room management, Q&A coordination, and financial workstreams.
• Liaise with legal advisors to review and refine key project and finance agreements.
• Assist in negotiations with financing institutions, equity partners, and strategic stakeholders.
• Conduct credit, counterparty, and risk assessments to support bankability of projects.

3. Market, Policy & Commercial Analysis

• Conduct market research to assess energy pricing trends, policy developments, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics in South Africa’s renewable energy sector.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, potential partnerships, and commercial models for wheeling, bilateral PPAs, and corporate offtake agreements.
• Monitor and report on national energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and ESG developments affecting project viability.

4. Project & Internal Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate cross‑functional project activities across development, engineering, legal, ESG, and finance teams.
• Track project milestones, financing deliverables, and timelines to support successful financial close.
• Support the alignment of financial strategies with broader corporate objectives and strategic priorities.
• Prepare clear, concise presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in corporate finance, project finance, investment banking, consulting, or infrastructure/energy finance.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, valuation techniques, and capital structuring.
• Experience working within renewable energy, infrastructure, or related sectors is advantageous.
• Exposure to project finance transactions, due diligence processes, or PPA‑based project structures is preferred.
• Familiarity with ESG principles, sustainability finance, and energy regulatory frameworks beneficial.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent financial modelling (Excel) and analytical capability.
• Clear, concise communication and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and meet tight deadlines.
• High integrity and alignment with Seriti Green’s values and sustainability principles.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.