Corporate Finance Analyst

About EDF power solutions (Pty) Ltd

EDF power solutions (Pty) Ltd is an international energy player active in more than 25 countries, developing, investing in, building, and operating renewable and low-carbon energy generation and transmission solutions. The company delivers a broad suite of technologies, including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, battery energy storage, flexible power systems, and low-carbon mobility solutions.

In South Africa, EDF power solutions (Pty) Ltd has been operating since 2009, with offices in Cape Town, Gqeberha, and Johannesburg, and is undergoing rapid growth. The business currently manages four operational wind farms totalling 142 MW and is constructing 1.5 GW of wind, solar, and BESS projects across 11 sites. It also leads major hydropower developments in Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique, with ambitions to deliver 5 GW of renewable projects in the region by 2030.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Corporate Finance Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team in Cape Town.

Reporting to the Financial Performance Manager, the Corporate Finance Analyst will provide timely financial analysis, planning, and reporting support to enable informed decision-making across the business. The role will contribute to short and long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and the strategic business plan for the South African subsidiary.

The successful candidate will develop a detailed understanding of the company’s business model and activities, translating financial information into practical insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning

• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets, reforecasts, and medium-term plans.

• Support budget owners, project leaders, and senior management in providing accurate and timely financial information.

• Develop a strong understanding of key business drivers, planning assumptions, and project financial models.

• Engage with stakeholders on planned expenditure to improve planning accuracy and forecast reliability.

• Establish efficient processes for consolidating financial planning inputs and submitting required deliverables to Corporate.

• Analyse financial data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of internal management reports.

• Prepare corporate reporting packages for the Group and Africa Business Unit.

• Support the preparation of financial information for committees and boards.

• Conduct Actual versus Budget and Actual versus Prior Year analyses.

• Identify material variances and prepare clear, meaningful commentary for internal and corporate reporting.

• Respond to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from senior management.

Financial Systems & Automation

• Drive information management, process simplification, and automation initiatives across financial planning and reporting activities.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and planning models within IBM Planning Analytics.

• Support the automation of financial reports and forecasting processes.

• Improve financial data management, reporting accuracy, and accessibility.

• Provide user support and contribute to the optimisation of financial planning and reporting systems.

Business Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide real-time financial support and analysis to business stakeholders.

• Work closely with the Controllership team to identify and implement process, system, and organisational improvements.

• Identify bottlenecks and opportunities to improve mature financial processes.

• Promote data accuracy, consistency, and effective financial governance.

• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen financial reporting and support better business decisions.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Understand the health, safety, and environmental risks associated with work activities.

• Apply the appropriate controls required to manage identified risks.

• Comply with company health, safety, and environmental requirements.

• Support a responsible workplace culture in which risks are identified, communicated, and managed appropriately.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics.

• At least three years’ professional experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Strong experience in financial reporting and variance analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP functions.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial information and provide practical insights.

Advantageous

• Experience with financial reporting and planning tools such as IBM Planning Analytics, Power BI, or similar platforms.

• Ability to develop financial reports, dashboards, and automated planning models.

• Knowledge of project finance and financial modelling.

• Experience supporting financial planning and reporting within a complex or project-driven organisation.

Competencies

Technical

• Excellent knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.

• Strong monthly and annual reporting capability.

• Advanced financial analysis and data interpretation skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

• Experience working with large volumes of financial data from multiple sources.

• Ability to develop and improve financial processes, reports, dashboards, and planning models.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting tools and automation opportunities.

Behavioural

• Highly analytical, accurate, and detail-oriented.

• Strong ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and financial risks.

• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines and reporting cycles.

• Able to remain focused and deliver high-quality work under time pressure.

• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Able to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to different stakeholders.

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across the business.

Why Join Us

Join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of renewable energy in Southern Africa. As a Corporate Finance Analyst, you will play an important role in shaping financial planning, improving management information, and supporting high-impact business decisions within a rapidly growing international energy company.

This is an opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in a commercially dynamic environment while contributing to the development of a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.

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