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 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