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Financial Consultant – Financial Modeling and Risk Analysis for EV Projects

Deadline: 07 Apirl, 2025 3 mins read

Job Summary

Industry
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Salary
Not disclosed
Job Type
Part-time
Duration
40 hours per month
Location
Remote with occasional in-person meetings
Experience
At least 8-10 years
Updated
18 March, 2025
Deadline
07 Apirl, 2025

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling

Develop and maintain financial models for EV projects, including costs, revenue, cash flows, and profitability.
Identify project funding needs, draw-down schedules, and develop options for different funding instruments required for the project.
Tailor models to project specifics and ensure accurate assumptions.

Assumptions Development

Collaborate with teams to define and update key assumptions (e.g., inflation, market growth, regulatory factors, capex and opex, capacity utilization, working capital requirements, etc.).
Align assumptions with current trends and project conditions.

Risk Assessment

Conduct risk assessments, identifying financial, operational, and market risks.
Identify and highlight key risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation.

Projections & Scenario Analysis

Provide financial projections and scenario analyses for EV projects.
Assess and evaluate the impact of funding options to optimize returns and sustainability.

Sensitivity Analysis

Perform sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of key variables on financial outcomes.
Determine valuations at various time intervals to help the project raise private funding.
Provide insights to identify key performance drivers.

Reporting & Documentation

Present findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
Document assumptions, methodologies, and results for internal use.
Coordinate and get the financial model comprehensively vetted/evaluated by any third party if required by any funding agency.
Assist projects in preparing and completing budgets for grant applications to raise project grants.
Respond to and clarify queries from various stakeholders on the financial model and update the model when necessary.
Develop explanatory videos to provide a detailed overview of the financial model.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certifications in financial modeling, risk management, or similar areas are a plus (e.g., CFA, FRM).

Experience

Proven experience (at least 8-10 years) in financial modeling, risk assessment, and financial projections.
Prior experience in the automotive, energy, or electric vehicle industry is highly desirable.
Experience in sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and economic forecasting.

Technical Skills

Expertise in advanced Excel modeling techniques, including financial formulas, scenario modeling, and data visualization.
Familiarity with financial modeling software or tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, or specialized EV modeling software) is an advantage.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

This is a part-time consultancy position, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per month (flexible).
The role may involve some collaborative work with the internal finance, operations, and project management teams.
Flexibility in working hours and location, with occasional meetings or calls as required.

General Terms and Conditions

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
2. Candidate shall be disqualified if false information is provided.
3. Management reserves the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason.
4. There is no need to submit a hard copy of your CV and other documents.
5. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Documents Required

1. A detailed proposal outlining their expertise in financial modeling, projections & scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis for in-house or externally funded projects.
2. A financial proposal specifying their daily or hourly rates.
3. An updated CV highlighting relevant examples of previous work related to financial modeling and risk assessment. The experience related to electric vehicle (EV) projects is a plus.
4. A cover letter containing their vision for the role.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, fulfilling the requisite criteria should submit their application along with the required documents to ncbc-jobs@lums.edu.pkwith the position title as the email subject.
For any query or information, you may contact us at ncbc-jobs@lums.edu.pk