TRAFFIC Western Cape

Senior Financial Analyst

Copper Quail

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Project Finance team by building and analysing complex financial models for renewable energy projects. The role plays a key part in project valuation, tariff setting, risk analysis, and capital raising, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure projects are financially viable and bankable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and analyse detailed project finance models.
  • Perform scenario planning, sensitivity testing, and risk analysis.
  • Support tariff setting through financial and market analysis.
  • Conduct financial due diligence on new project opportunities.
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations for lenders, investors, and management.
  • Support bid submissions and assist with project contracts to ensure bankability.
  • Coordinate with internal teams (Legal, Technical, BD, Procurement, Asset Management).
  • Provide general financial and commercial support across the business.
Minimum Requirements
  • Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or similar.
  • 2-3 years' experience in a similar financial analyst or project finance role.
  • Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
  • Solid understanding of project finance and financial analysis.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

About This Role

Career insights for Financial and Investment Analysts positions

Salary Benchmark
R49,463/month
R36,104 to R62,594/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Common Technologies
IBM SPSS Statistics SAS Viya Stata Google Docs Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Word Embarcadero Delphi Moody's Analytics RiskCalc

Job Overview

Date Posted
02 May 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Financial and Investment Analysts Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R49,463/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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