Business Analyst/Investment Analyst

Responsibilities

·        To assist in preparing and analyzing various operational and financial reports for various stakeholders.

·        To assist in the preparation and providing analysis of the group’s annual budgeting exercise.

·        To assist in capital raising, refinancing and acquisition of projects.

·        Assessing and identifying areas for improvement in the Company’s business processes

·        Financial planning and analysis.

·        Business plan development (market research and business intelligence collation) 

·        Management of the lenders’ financial covenants relating to the debt facilities. 

·        Reporting to lenders as per their treasury and reporting requirements 

·        Assisting the finance function with liquidity and cash flow projections 

·        Maintaining and updating the group financial model for reporting to the lenders and shareholders 

·        Engaging with current and potential lenders and other stakeholders relating to financial needs 

·        Contractual (Grant, JV, Supplier, PPA, Term sheets, tenancy agreements, etc.) and Tender administration and management 

·        Strategy input 

·        Return on investment (ROI), Potential of investment and growth analysis

·        Skills development

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience 

·        Must also have demonstrable experience in Business Analysis. 

·        Must be deadline-oriented and pay attention to detail. 

·        Strong analytical and reporting skills. 

·        Ideally, experience in maintaining and operating complex financial models and budget tools

·        An accounting qualification CPA

·        Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, science, engineering etc, MBA, MSc, etc.)

·        Must have at least 3 - 5 years' exposure in Business Analysis in; • Banking • Corporate Finance / Operational Finance Experience • Engineering • Management Consulting / Business development / commercial experience within the renewable sector 

·        A thorough understanding of accounting procedures, controls and reporting attained through experience would need to be demonstrated

·        Competency in financial modelling 

·        Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. 

·        Ability to forecast cash flow needs and provide supporting treasury support/recommendations. 

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills