Project Finance Associate H/F

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CFAO GREEN INFRA s'engage à transformer le secteur énergétique en Afrique en proposant des solutions d'énergies renouvelables et des services à l'énergie innovantes pour les industriels et le tertiaire.

Nos expertises couvrent des domaines clés tels que les solutions d'énergies renouvelables et d'efficacité énergétique , les bâtiments intelligents , les ascenseurs et escaliers mécaniques , ainsi que la climatisation et ventilation .

À travers ces compétences, nous proposons des solutions innovantes et durables répondant aux défis d'aujourd'hui et de demain.

Nous sommes à la recherche d'un(e) Project Finance Associate H/F basé(e) :

Description de poste :

AEOLUS develops, invests in and manages renewable energy IPP projects in Africa. We are looking for a Project Finance Associate

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Modelling & Analysis

• 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

B. Project Finance Structuring & Execution

• 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
• Work closely with financial, legal, technical, tax, insurance and other advisers
• Support the structuring of equity bridge loans, shareholder loans, guarantees and other sponsor financing arrangements
• Participate in the execution process through Financial Close and initial drawdown
• As experience and capabilities develop, the successful candidate will be expected to take increasing ownership of the overall project finance workstream for individual projects.

C. Investment & Project Development

• Perform financial analysis and investment evaluation for new IPP developments and M&A opportunities
• Work closely with Development, Technical and Legal teams
• Analyse the economic and bankability implications of PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements and other key project agreements
• Prepare financial analyses and materials for Investment Committees, Boards and other internal decision-making processes
• Participate in discussions with JV partners and other project stakeholders
• Contribute to project development and transaction execution from development through Financial Close

D. Asset & Portfolio Management

• Analyse Project Company budgets, business plans and forecasts
• Perform Actual vs. Budget / Forecast analysis
• Monitor project cash flows and distribution forecasts
• Monitor debt service, financial covenants and lender reporting requirements
• Analyse dividends, shareholder loan repayments and other shareholder distributions
• Participate in financial discussions with Project Companies, JV partners and lenders
• Monitor financial performance across the portfolio

Profil recherché :

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• 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

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Experience in project finance within renewable energy, power or infrastructure
• Experience in the development, financing or investment of IPP projects
• Experience with a financial adviser, bank, developer, IPP or infrastructure investor
• Exposure to international project finance transactions involving DFIs and/or ECAs
• Experience with financial model audits or model reviews
• Experience in emerging markets, particularly Africa
• French or other languages relevant to African markets