Chief Advisor Financial Modelling

About this role

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, is hiring a Chief Advisor Financial Modelling for its Deal Structuring & Finance team. The role is based in Sunninghill and supports strategic, operational, financial and investment decisions with specialist modelling and analysis.

What you’ll do

• Build and adapt intermediate financial models for the business.
• Review and audit financial models built by others.
• Carry out financial analysis and business valuations.
• Lead the team and projects, and give personal leadership and development to team members.
• Represent the team and provide leadership to people outside the department.
• Support the department and project managers as a team player.

What you need

• A B Degree, B Tech or Advanced Diploma at NQF 7 (360 credits) in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems or Computer Science.
• 7 years’ experience in functional financial activities.
• Advanced financial modelling skills, including cash flow modelling and business valuations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of corporate finance, taxation, financial risk, IFRS and transaction structuring.
• Experience with PFI, PPP or project finance, and an understanding of investment management and portfolio theory (advantageous).
• Strong written and verbal communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• A high level of numeracy, attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation, a strong leadership style, and professionalism, honesty and integrity.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a senior finance professional who enjoys detailed modelling and wants to lead others. You should be comfortable reviewing complex work, explaining findings clearly and guiding a team on major projects.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree or diploma certificate and a current CV ready, with dates for each role.
• Show your 7 years of functional financial work by listing projects, models and valuations you led or reviewed.
• Add examples of modelling work, such as a valuation or a deal model, that shows your Excel skills and your team leadership.