ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Financial Modeler for a 3-month contract engagement for support. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting background combined with hands-on financial modelling expertise within the energy and power sector. This role will work closely with senior leadership to deliver robust models, financial analyses, and scenario evaluations critical to ongoing business decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

▸  Build and maintain complex financial models  including DCF, project finance, LBO, and scenario/sensitivity analysis specific to energy assets.

▸  Develop and manage integrated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow models  to support business planning and investment decisions.

▸  Perform financial due diligence and valuation  for new energy projects, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

▸  Analyze financial performance and KPIs  benchmarking results against industry standards and operational targets.

▸  Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis  across business units within the energy and power portfolio.

▸  Prepare board-level presentations and financial reports  translating complex outputs into clear, executive-ready narratives.

▸  Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, and legal teams  to integrate non-financial assumptions into models accurately.

▸  Ensure model integrity and auditability  applying best-practice financial modelling standards (FAST, SMART).

▸  Assist in regulatory filings, cost recovery studies, and tariff submissions  where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education

▸  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

▸  Professional accounting qualification preferred  (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent).

▸  Financial modelling certification is an advantage  (e.g., FMVA, CFI, or similar). Experience

▸  4 – 6 years of progressive experience in financial modelling and analysis.

▸  Demonstrated accounting background  with solid understanding of IFRS/GAAP and financial reporting.

▸  Direct experience in the energy and power sector  strongly preferred (oil & gas, renewables, utilities, IPPs, or transmission & distribution).

▸  Exposure to project finance structures  including SPV modelling, debt sculpting, DSCR analysis, and IRR/MOIC calculations.

Technical Skills

▸  Advanced Excel  with deep expertise in dynamic modelling, arrays, Power Query, and macro automation.

▸  Proficiency in financial reporting and ERP systems  (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).

▸  Working knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools  for visual reporting is a plus.

▸  Familiarity with energy industry tools or datasets  (EIKON, Bloomberg, IHS, or sector-specific databases) is an advantage. 

▸  Duration:  3 months from date of joining. Subject to extension based on project requirements and performance.