GIF Valuations - Junior Consultant

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You'll join a collaborativeand inclusiveteamwhere you're supportedto grow yourskills, explore new opportunities, and contribute fromday one. You'll workwitha diverse clientbase, develop meaningful connections, and gain experiencethatextends beyond yourlocal team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the team

Forvis Mazars’ Energy & Infrastructure team is a dedicated global sector team, working from our offices in London, Paris, New York, Johannesburg, Sydney, Delhi and Pune. The team provides a mix of modelling, model audit, valuation, M&A advisory and training services to major clients who develop, invest in and lend to large energy and infrastructure assets around the world.

Our India-based team with offices in Pune and Gurgaon is a fully integrated part of the global team, consisting of qualified finance professionals working directly with colleagues around the world.

Forvis Mazars’ valuations offering in the energy, infrastructure and environment sectors

Within our Energy, Infrastructure & Environment team, we have a specialist valuation sub-team. This team works with leading international funds and sponsors, delivering independent valuation reports and opinions in relation to energy and infrastructure assets. The team has delivered reports relating to more than $25bn value of investments over the last couple of years.

A key part of the valuation process is support of the team that carries out the research and benchmarking and helps draft these sections of the report.

We are currently growing this team and are now seeking to bring on board a high-quality analyst / consultant who will be a crucial support for the whole team. The role covers research, benchmarking and valuation analysis, report writing including client interactions and over time managing client contact and coordination.

About the role

The candidate will have the experience, knowledge and confidence required to support in the delivery of valuation reports focusing on infrastructure and energy assets.

• Take the day to day role supporting all aspects of valuation assignments, typically with a portfolio of assignments at any one time. This includes:

  • Carrying out detailed industry, capital markets, and asset-specific research.

  • Analysing financial information, working with financial models, and drawing conclusions from data.

  • Presenting analyses in well-written reports and presentations.

• Support in the development of client relationships through strong project delivery and business development (e.g., supporting on proposals and client pitches).

• Ensure that Forvis Mazars’ quality and risk procedures are followed in execution of all client engagements

What are we looking for

• 1 to 2 years’ experience working in either project finance, corporate finance, management consulting, project development, engineering, or infrastructure finance. A track record of working on valuations is preferred.

• Bachelor’s (or master’s degree) in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Commerce/Business, Economics, or closely related field with emphasis on quantitative skills.

• CFA, ACA, ACCA, MBA or Masters of Applied Finance, or commitment to work towards the designation is considered a plus.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing experience.

• Ability to interpret a financial model in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Able to analyse / run scenarios on financial models.

• Knowledge of valuation concepts, with a relevant qualification being desirable but not essential.

• Strong organization, numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), as well as experience with Capital IQ, Bloomberg and other software/ tools relevant to valuation is a plus.

• Motivated and hard working in order to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service.

• Passion to learn and be a team player.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.