AIFA Financial Advisor / Project Finance Analyst

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform valuation and financial analysis/modelling for investments/divestments in compliance with AIFA methodologies;
Lead the AIFA workstream for the assigned projects: due diligence, debt raising, negotiations
Advise on risk allocation, appropriate mitigation factors and contingencies, hedging strategy, bankability issues, optimization & tax structuring;
Prepare and present files for investment decision, including relevant sensitivity analysis ;
Establish projects’ impacts on financing and accounting at local and ENGIE Group level ;
Actively support the commercial process by providing timely insights and advice on the economics and financials of commercial opportunities;
Support the capital structuring on projects and recommend best financing strategy (based on in depth knowledge of the current banking market, capital markets, ECAs and other sources of funds);
Support the structuring, negotiation and execution of project financing and equity transactions;
Maintain market intelligence, screen opportunities, monitor and assess competitors’ approach to financing/funding projects;
Handle non-project related AIFA activities (e.g. annual impairment tests, lookbacks, etc.)

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

External:

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Degree / Experience

Finance / Economics based degree or a professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) or technical qualification/degree (e.g. engineering).

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (preferably within a sponsor-side AIFA / project finance team or within a bank, financial advisory firm and/or accounting/fiscal advisory firm);
More than 2 years of experience in a lead role; experience in planning and managing processes
Proven experience and demonstrable competency with complex financial modelling (including debt modelling)
Advanced proficiency in excel (incl. understanding and use of basic Macros)
Experience in supporting the financing efforts for a bid (and/or support a project to financial close) preferable
Demonstrable prior experience of project financing for power projects in RSA, including: REIPPP, RMIPPP, ESIPPP, and private procurement bidding and financial close processes; or any other country in Africa would be a valuable experience for the role

Behavioural Competencies

Dynamic and results-driven work ethic
Ability to adapt to competitive and changing environment
Ability to take accountability for the quality of work
Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds as well as with counterparts of varying cultural backgrounds;
Ability to work together with the other departments, promotes cooperation with other departments, knowledge sharing across the team;;
Presence and interpersonal credibility advantageous;
Ability to maintain high standards in terms of work quality, attention to details;
Ability to multitask, to keep functioning effectively when under pressure and to maintain self-control;
Ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes, critical thinking;
Ability to explore new ideas, creativity, flexibility and ability to take initiative;
Maintains high ethical standards.

Specific knowledge / skills

Strong and proven analytical and quantitative skills, including proficient financial modelling;
Commercial acumen with good understanding of accounting topics and tax structures;
Evaluation methodologies, financial models, business plans preparation, and simulation tools ;
Demonstrable understanding and familiarity with key project finance concepts;
Planning ability and capacity to deliver on plans and to work autonomously;
Ability to identify and present the key aspects, challenges and potential issues of a project;
Good negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills and team spirit
Expert knowledge of Excel, especially financial models (including VBA), Word and Power Point.