Financial Analyst

Role & responsibilities

Prepare and be responsible for financial models, financial analysis, valuation and risk analysis of new projects (with assistance / supervision of senior members of the team as appropriate).

Assist with screening of projects / opportunities, work on indicative and final valuations, preparation of financing plans, selection of funding sources / banks, the structuring and execution of project financings.

Assist with or (when delegated) be responsible for non-project related AIFA activities (e.g. annual impairment tests, lookbacks, etc.).

Objectives:

• Assist in the valuation of development projects

• Responsible for analysis of financial (or financing related) risks and impact of proposed transactions on accounting

• Assist the structuring and execution of financing plans for new projects

• Assist in reviewing the structure and general soundness of financial models

• Assist in proposal of appropriate financing plans, including alternatives or assist for selection of appropriate financing plan as delegated by the Head of AIFA AMEA

• Propose banks / financing institutions and/or agencies to be selected to the Head of AIFA AMEA, or be responsible for selection as delegated by the Head of AIFA AMEA

• Assist business development decision making process including in developing together with consultants market forecasts

• Assist in proposal and implementation of relevant sensitivity analysis for investment files

• Advise on risk allocation, bankability issues, optimisation & tax structuring

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong and proven analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling

• Commercial acumen with good understanding of accounting topics and tax structures

• Basic understanding of the power business and merchant market dynamics

• Sound understanding of banking and funding processes / issues

• Good knowledge of the competitive environment faced in emerging countries

• Direct knowledge and experience of business environment (or even better power business) in India would be a definite plus