Senior Analyst: Project Finance & M&A - Renewable Energy

Reference: JN -082026-87434_1788216619

Renewable Energy | Financial Modelling | Transactions & Investments

A leading renewable energy business is looking to appoint a Senior Analyst: Project Finance & M&A to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded financial modeller looking to gain exposure across project finance, M&A, corporate finance, capital raising, project development and strategic investment activities within the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.

The successful candidate will work on high-value transactions and investment opportunities while developing sophisticated financial models that support key business and investment decisions. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys solving complex financial challenges and wants to play a key role in evaluating, financing and delivering large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, development and executive leadership teams, supporting investment decisions from project origination through to financial close.

Exposure includes:

  • Utility-scale renewable energy projects
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Finance
  • Capital Raising
  • Project Finance
  • Strategic Investment Analysis

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modelling

  • Develop, maintain and optimise complex financial models for renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
  • Lead financial modelling workstreams and present outputs to key stakeholders.
  • Perform detailed cash flow analysis and investment evaluations.
  • Review and challenge model assumptions to ensure commercial robustness.
  • Conduct model audits and sense checks to support strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure financial models accurately reflect accounting, tax, financing and regulatory requirements.

Corporate Finance & M&A

  • Support acquisitions, investments, disposals and strategic transactions.
  • Assist with project finance and capital raising initiatives.
  • Support tender, bid and project development activities.
  • Contribute to commercial negotiations and transaction structuring.
  • Assist in evaluating project and corporate funding solutions.

Commercial & Strategic Analysis

  • Conduct market and industry research to support investment decisions.
  • Identify opportunities, risks and value creation initiatives.
  • Support senior leadership with financial and commercial analysis.
  • Work within cross-functional teams to assess projects, markets and investment opportunities.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 31/08/2026
Reference: JN -082026-87434_1788216619

Senior Analyst: Project Finance & M&A - Renewable Energy

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Full Time Clean Energy

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