Financial Modeller
Our client, a leading provider of district cooling services in the Middle East. With a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, they play a crucial role in enhancing urban living and supporting infrastructure development through sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions.
PREFERENCE WOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES BASED IN RIYADH, KSA.
DESCRIPTION
Responsible for the preparation, analysis and review of financial models required by the business to make informed decisions based on sound economic and financial analysis. Key deliverables include develop and maintain Project Finance and M&A models in infrastructure field (including power, water, district cooling, social infrastructure, etc.) for the purposes of investment decisions, corporate consolidated models for portfolio management, maintenance of the operational models and the provision of relevant analysis for the Board and its shareholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Finance Team in the production and maintenance of financial models relating to all business requirements, operational models and new development models. Such models will be:
- auditable, fit for purpose, delivered on a timely basis, and include an outline of assumptions, economic outcomes and key sensitivities
- Model should have all basic macros to avoid any circularities
- Define inputs and assumptions, including compilation of financial model databooks, to accurately reflect legal commercial agreements, requiring liaison with other project team members and subject matter experts (e.g. finance, corporate finance, legal, engineering, technical advisers, external advisors, operating subsidiaries etc. as appropriate)
- Provide analysis to support overall project review and approval processes, including identification of key risks and sensitivity analysis
- Regular updates of models for changes/actual performance for projects under construction and operational projects.
- Maintain key data and information to support the business for areas of responsibility including:
- Financial and commodity data used as key inputs to project models (e.g. inflation, FX forecasts etc..)
- Sector and competitor fundamentals; ongoing analysis of new markets
- Post-acquisition asset management and performance monitoring support, including updated forecast financial models and budget support where required.
- Assisting in preparation of Board papers and presentations
- Ad hoc financial modelling / analysis as required
REQUIREMENT
- MBA Finance or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- Experience with developers/investors/funds, international banks, or similar financial and corporate advisory institutions
- Experience and/or interest in infrastructure/project finance
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work on Financial Models
- Basic understanding of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)