Finance Specialist

• Perform financial modelling and analysis of greenfield, brownfield and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects in the company's pipeline
• Update and run cash-flow based project financial models to support decision-making which includes scenario analyses based on a combination of the following drivers: revenue-related, macroeconomic, regulatory, grid-related constraints, project and operational costs, project financing instruments, taxation, etc.
• Understand technology aspects of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems that are relevant to financing which includes estimation of annual energy production and variability amongst others
• Analyze the viability of the commercial schemes / business cases of greenfield, brownfield and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects
• Determine viability of pricing methods such as feed-in tariff, auctions, bilateral negotiations and merchant into a project's revenue component
• Analyze the deal structure that provides best value for the client
• Analyze commercial contract design (where applicable) that best represents and protects approved business case
• Evaluate strategies to improve business cases or deals such as tax optimization, portfolio building and sequencing and equity participants providing services to the project, etc.
• Assist in the development and vetting of the commercial business case of the company's projects in the pipeline
• Works with cross-functional teams to ensure that the projects being developed will sell power in the most profitable way.
• Support gate check reviews and vetting of the project
• Assist in the development of the following BD reports:
• Board/Investment Committee presentation decks
• Project decision gate appraisal reports
• Project financing requirements

Other Related Tasks

• Assist in the implementation of Integrated Management Systems (Quality, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental, and Asset) and compliance to regulatory requirements
• Participate in the different programs of the organization
• Performs other related duties that may be assigned by immediate superior.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

Experience

• 1–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis (varies by company)

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of financial principles and reporting standards
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and accounting software such as:
• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• QuickBooks
• Oracle Financials
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling