Objective

For projects in the AMEA region, lead and be responsible for financial modeling, valuation and risk analysis of greenfield and M&A transaction. Assist with or (when delegated) be responsible for preparation of financing plans, selection of funding sources / banks, the structuring and execution of project financings. Supervise, train and coach junior members of the team.

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of financial models or reviewing and/or audit financial models prepared by other team members.
• Ensure compliance with investment guidelines and methodology and be responsible for valuation of greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Responsible for analysis of financial (or financing related) risks and impact of proposed transactions on accounting/tax treatment
• Assist with analysis or advice on risk allocation, bankability issues, optimization & tax structuring
• Assist with (or lead when delegated) the structuring and execution of financing plans for new projects.
• Assist with the selection of or propose the selection of banks / financing institutions and/or agencies (including preparation of information memorandums) and negotiations with lenders / financial institutions.
• Responsible for the supervision, training, development junior members of the team.
• Contributes to monitoring of internal procedures for the AIFA – AMEA team and responsible for adherence with Global AIFA procedures.
• Cooperation with Finance function in the preparation of medium term plan and budgets, including by providing macro-economic assumptions.
• Responsible for non-project related AIFA activities e.g. annual impairment tests, lookbacks, etc.

Degree / Experience

• Finance / Economics based degree or a professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years spent working in AIFA / project finance and financial modeling.
• Proven experience and demonstrable competency with complex financial modelling and proficiency and knowledge of financial valuation methodology.
• Up-to-date proficiency in excel (incl. understanding and use of basic Macros)
• Experience in leading or supporting the financing efforts for a bid (and/or leading a project to financial close) preferable.

Specific Knowledge / skills

• Strong and proven analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling.
• Commercial acumen with good understanding of accounting topics and tax structures.
• Planning ability and capacity to deliver on plans / work towards fixed deadlines.
• Able and willing to train, coach and support more junior team members, especially on modelling / technical aspects.
• Presence and interpersonal credibility advantageous.
• Ability to multitask and to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills (incl. adequate knowledge/use of PowerPoint®)
• Behavioral capabilities: problem solving, strong interpersonal skills.
• Languages: English required. Arabic or French is an advantage.

Business Understanding

• Good understanding of the power business and the IPP model in India, Middle East Africa, is an advantage.
• Good understanding of contractual structure of a typical contracted-output IPP.
• Good understanding of banking and funding processes / issues.

Location/travel

• Primary Location : Pune or Mumbai
• Travel to Middle East, Africa region is expected as per job requirements

Primary Work Location: Pune or Mumbai

Reporting line

The Financial Advisor will report to Senior Financial Advisor or Head AIFA – India.