Financial Modeler
Key responsibilities
Build and maintain complex financial models including DCF, project finance, LBO, and scenario/sensitivity analysis specific to energy assets.
Develop and manage integrated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow models to support business planning and investment decisions.
Perform financial due diligence and valuation for new energy projects, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Analyze financial performance and KPIs benchmarking results against industry standards and operational targets.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units within the energy and power portfolio.
Prepare board-level presentations and financial reports translating complex outputs into clear, executive-ready narratives.
Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, and legal teams to integrate non-financial assumptions into models accurately.
Ensure model integrity and auditability applying best-practice financial modelling standards (FAST, SMART).
Assist in regulatory filings, cost recovery studies, and tariff submissions where applicable.
Qualifications & requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification preferred (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent).
- Financial modelling certification is an advantage (e.g., FMVA, CFI, or similar).
Experience
- 4–6 years of progressive experience in financial modelling and analysis.
- Demonstrated accounting background with solid understanding of IFRS/GAAP and financial reporting.
- Direct experience in the energy and power sector strongly preferred (oil & gas, renewables, utilities, IPPs, or transmission & distribution).
- Exposure to project finance structures including SPV modelling, debt sculpting, DSCR analysis, and IRR/MOIC calculations.
Technical skills
- Advanced Excel with deep expertise in dynamic modelling, arrays, Power Query, and macro automation.
- Proficiency in financial reporting and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Working knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools for visual reporting is a plus.
- Familiarity with energy industry tools or datasets (EIKON, Bloomberg, IHS, or sector-specific databases) is an advantage.
Core competencies
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Team collaboration and stakeholder management
- Self-starter with minimal supervision required
Contract terms
Duration: 3 months from date of joining.
Notice period: Immediate
Work mode: On-site – Abu Dhabi candidates only