About EDF Renewables:
EDF Renewables South Africa is a fully integrated independent power producer (IPP) specializing in renewable energy. With over 3GW of wind, solar, and battery projects in development and operation, we are committed to driving sustainability and operational excellence.
The Project Finance Analyst will support the Project Finance team in structuring, analyzing, and implementing financing solutions for renewable energy projects across South Africa and select African markets. This role involves financial modeling, due diligence, and stakeholder coordination to optimize investment decisions.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Project Finance Analyst to assist in project structuring, financial modeling, and investment analysis. Reporting to the Head of Project Finance, this role provides exposure to complex project financing, risk assessment, and market analysis, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including banks, investors, and advisors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain financial models for project evaluation and investment analysis.
- Run scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to optimize project feasibility.
- Assist in financing processes, including lender coordination and due diligence.
- Review and analyze loan agreements, facility agreements, and financial documentation.
- Support investment committee decision-making by preparing financial presentations.
- Collaborate with external advisors, legal teams, and funding institutions.
- Conduct market research to identify financing trends and funding opportunities.
- Assist in implementing hedging and risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor condition precedents and funding drawdowns during financial close.
Qualifications & Experience:Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, or financial analysis.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Advantageous:
- Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification.
- Master’s degree in Finance or Economics.
- Experience in the energy or infrastructure sector.
- Exposure to project management and corporate finance.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic and growing finance team driving renewable energy investments. If you excel in financial modeling, risk analysis, and structured finance, apply now and contribute to a greener future!
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What We Do
EDF Renewables North America is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy. The Company delivers grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex subsidiary, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids. EDF Renewables’ North American portfolio consists of 24 GW of developed projects and 13 GW under service contracts. EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.
