Corporate Finance Analyst

Recruiter:

Set Consulting

Job Ref:

686310

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Corporate Finance Analyst Cape Town Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to make an impact in the renewable energy sector? We are recruiting an experienced Corporate Finance Analyst to join a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP), where you will play a key role in financial planning, reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide meaningful financial insights that support business performance, drive process improvements, and contribute to the long-term growth of a dynamic renewable energy portfolio. Key Responsibilities • Support annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and medium-term financial planning processes. • Analyse financial performance and provide insights on key business drivers, trends, and variances. • Prepare management reports, board reports, and corporate reporting packs. • Deliver Actual vs Budget and Actual vs Prior Year analysis with clear commentary and recommendations. • Partner with budget owners and business stakeholders to improve planning accuracy and forecasting. • Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and planning models. • Drive automation, process improvement, and reporting efficiencies across the finance function. • Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to financial systems, reporting, and data management. • Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and strategic business projects. Requirements • Master's Degree in Economics. • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, or corporate finance. • Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP\/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis. • Experience with financial planning and reporting tools such as IBM Planning Analytics, Power BI, or similar. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. • Experience in project finance or financial modelling will be advantageous. • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of financial information. • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities. • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Why Apply? • Join a growing renewable energy IPP at the forefront of South Africa's energy transition. • Be part of a highly collaborative finance team supporting strategic business decisions. • Work on impactful projects within a dynamic and fast-growing industry. • Opportunity to influence financial performance through analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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