Job DescriptionTHE FIRM
Our client is a European leader in the development and management of renewable energy projects. They have solidified their position as the primary renewable energy entity, gathering a team of top experts covering the entire spectrum of clean energy across global offices. They have embarked on executing a subsequent growth phase and are looking for an Associate Director to lead their Financial Modelling function in London.
THE ROLE
You’ll be utilising your first-class modelling and analysis skills to develop financial models.
· Independently develop and run complex financial modelling tasks for financings
· Performing cash flow calculations and debt sizing underpinning the targeted financing
· Assisting lenders with financial model during financing process as and when required
· Assisting model auditors with model audit process as and when required
· Maintain and update financial models pre and post financial close
· Supporting transaction execution and negotiations with the counterparties, ensuring transaction documentation and structuring are consistent with the business case
· Managing due diligence activities, including coordinating the work of external parties and internal technical/commercial teams
· Preparation of marketing / presentation materials
· Support internal processes for the transaction assessment and approval
· Collaborating with senior professionals on various business development, transaction and portfolio management activities
· Supporting the management of relationships within the industry, including investment banks, due diligence providers, independent valuers, consultants, peer IPPs and developers etc.
THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for someone with a track record of working with others to deliver complex financial modelling transactions.
· A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, ideally in the renewable energies sector from and investment bank, financial investor, utility company or developer
· Strong written and analytical skills
· Ability to develop, run and take complete ownership of project finance based financial models independently
· Experience of demonstrating commercial capabilities to create relevant solutions for clients that are profitable for the bank
· Strong commercial mindset and understanding of value drivers and risks of energy generation assets