Team Background
Forvis Mazars’ GIF is one of the leading financial modelling (build and audit) firms in the project finance market, and is recognised by lenders and investors for the quality and integrity of its financial models, model reviews and inclusion of sector-specific expertise in its analysis. In addition, the team provides project valuation and broader advisory services, in the context of debt and equity transactions. We focus on providing comprehensive insight to bidders and investors as to the scoping, structuring, and allocation of risk in projects so as to make them robust and enduring investments.
Forvis Mazars’ GIF team is made up of over 100 experienced professionals (located in London, Sydney, Delhi and New York). We are now looking for a team member with experience in financial modelling and to focus on the delivery of assignments.
Responsibility for delivery of model build
- We would expect you to specialise in model build
- Assume day to day responsibility for a portfolio of financial model build assignments across PPP and renewable energy sectors for projects at bid stage, financial close and support internal clients, i.e. the other GIF offices and external clients (sponsors, investors and banks)
- For projects ensure work plans are in place and followed including approach, test plan, quality control, allocating resources and complying with GIF risk management procedures
- Ensure budget is set and managed
- Output is of a high standard and the client is satisfied
- Work in progress and debts monitored and managed
- Act as peer reviewer on projects managed by other project managers and analysts
- Develop and sustain own competencies needed to perform the above role, including completing training.
- Develop junior members of team, through effective management in assignments, and mentoring in developing specific skills and capabilities.
Experience Required:
- 4–6 years of proven experience in financial modelling within the infrastructure sector.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in project finance and valuation.
- Ability to build, review, and optimize complex financial models to support investment decisions.
Required Qualification:
1.Acaedmics – MBA with Major in Finance, Graduation and post-graduation score: minimum 65%
Grade X & XII scores: Minimum 70%
2.Previous sector expertise – essential
Understanding of regulatory / legal / technical aspects of sector
Understanding of client / industry / features, issues, and trends in the project finance industry and the renewable energy sector.
Understanding of project finance and project documentation, project structures
3.Understanding of tax and accounting
Knowledge of basic Australian tax and IFRS/GAAP accounting
Sector specific tax and accounting knowledge desirable
Other desirable skills
1.Prior training in best practice financial modelling
2.Experience of corporate modelling and other sectors of financial modelling
3.Ability to develop macros in VBA
4.Experience of integration of databases and other data sources into excel spreadsheets
Core skills
1.Highly numerate – familiar with analysing complex financial models
2.Communication – written and oral. Track record of writing clear, accurate, and logically structured reports in English.
Inclusion at Forvis Mazars At Forvis Mazars inclusion is central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.