Project Finance Associate

About

AEOLUS, within CFAO Infrastructure/CFAO Green Infra, is seeking a Project Finance Associate for renewable-energy IPP projects in Africa. The role covers financial modelling, project-finance structuring and execution, investment and project development, and asset and portfolio management. Candidates need hands-on project-finance cash-flow modelling experience, strong Excel skills, English communication skills, and knowledge of core project-finance concepts.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on the CFAO Career website.

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Responsibilities

• Build, review and maintain project finance cash flow models for renewable energy IPP projects.
• Take ownership of the financial modelling workstream.
• Develop and analyse Base Case, Financing Case and Sponsor Case scenarios.
• Perform debt sizing and analyse DSCR, LLCR, IRR, NPV and other key financial metrics.
• Incorporate and assess key assumptions including tariffs, CAPEX, OPEX, financing terms, taxation and foreign exchange.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses.
• Coordinate and respond to financial model audits.
• Reconcile and ensure consistency between lender, sponsor and other relevant financial models.
• Prepare financial analyses supporting investment decisions and internal approval processes.
• Support the structuring of project finance transactions and financing strategies.
• Participate in discussions with commercial banks, DFIs, ECAs and other financing institutions.
• Analyse and compare term sheets, mandate letters and financing proposals.
• Support debt sizing and optimisation of financing terms.
• Review financial and commercial provisions of financing documentation.
• Coordinate financing workstreams and Conditions Precedent towards Financial Close.

Qualifications

• View financial modelling not simply as an Excel exercise, but as a tool to understand the overall economics and structure of a project.
• Are intellectually curious about the commercial, technical, legal and financing considerations behind the numbers.
• Want to develop from a strong financial modeller into a broader Project Finance professional.
• Are proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions rather than simply executing assigned tasks.
• Are comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial organisation and taking on responsibilities beyond narrowly defined boundaries.
• Can work effectively with stakeholders from different countries, cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Have a genuine long-term interest in the African energy and infrastructure sector.
• Hands-on professional experience in project finance cash flow modelling.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to build, understand and analyse project finance models.
• Good understanding of core project finance concepts, including debt sizing, cash waterfalls and financial covenants.
• Sound understanding of financial statements and corporate finance fundamentals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to take ownership of workstreams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in project finance within renewable energy, power or infrastructure.