Financial Analyst

Great opportunity to join a growing Australian renewable energy business as a Financial Analyst. Opportunity for a Financial Analyst seeking to further their experienceReporting to the CFOMascot, Sydney based with flexible work options Our client is an Australian company specializing in the renewable energy sector, specifically focusing on distributed energy generation and storage. Currently they are looking to bring on board a Finance Analyst to report into the CFO. The Finance Analyst plays an integral role in supporting investment, funding and strategic decision-making across the organisation. The role is responsible for evaluating potential projects, investments or transactions by assessing financial, technical, operational and risk considerations. The Finance Analyst will undertake detailed financial modelling and quantitasition will also contribute to the evaluation and screening of potential opportunities, preparation of internal recommendations and reports, stakeholder engagement, and the management of internal processes associated with project or investment assessment. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Analysis & ModellingDevelop and maintain detailed financial models to assess potential projects, investments or transactionsPerform quantitative analysis including cash flow forecasts, financial projections and sensitivity analysisIdentify key financial and operational drivers that may impact project or investment performanceMaintain and update financial modelling frameworks used by the team Investment & Project EvaluationConduct initial screening and evaluation of potential opportunities against relevant investment or funding criteriaUndertake due diligence across financial, commercial and operational considerationsAssess project risks and potential returns to support decision-making processesSupport the structuring of transactions or funding arrangements to align with organisational objectives Reporting & DocumentationPrepare written analysis, investment summaries and due diligence reportsContribute to internal briefing papers, presentations and decision documentationUndertake industry research and analysis to support strategic insightsCollate and analyse internal and external data to support project evaluationsStakeholder EngagementWork collaboratively with internal teams including finance, commercial, technical and legal stakeholdersSupport discussions with external stakeholders including project developers, advisors and partnersAssist with negotiations and the preparation of contractual documentation where required Market & Portfolio AnalysisConduct market research to stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies and market developmentsMaintain awareness of the organisation’s investment or project portfolio and performance metricsManage multiple projects or workstreams across different stages of evaluation and development Skills & ExperienceExperience2–4 years of experience in finance, investment analysis, consulting or a related analytical roleExperience building and analysing financial modelsExposure to project evaluation, investment analysis or due diligence processes is highly regarded Technical SkillsAdvanced Excel and financial modelling capabilitiesStrong quantitative and analytical skillsUnderstanding of financial analysis methodologies and commercial evaluation frameworksAbility to analyse complex financial and operational data Personal AttributesStrong commercial acumen and problem-solving abilityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail and strong organisational skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environmentSound judgement and a proactive approach to problem solving QualificationsTertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Studies or a related quantitative discipline.