Requirements
Requires a graduate degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field, with at least 7 years of experience in financial modeling and transactional roles within the energy, water, or renewable industries. Previous experience with leading IPPs, utilities, renewable developers, or investment banks is preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Accounting & Audit
Company Industry
Water, Power & Utilities
Overview
This role will lead the financial analysis and modeling for power, desalination and renewable development projects across the globe. It will support several project finance and M&A transactions each year with the goal of developing into a deal.
Job functions (duties & responsibilities)
Develop and audit complex financial models of international standards, with relevant accounting and taxation practices.
Perform the necessary due diligence, risk analysis and mitigation strategies in the structuring of debt, equity, guarantees or other forms of financing.
Engage in the internal approvals process which may include interface with different teams such as credit, integrity, legal and other teams as well as the management and the board.
Ensure appropriate legal documentation is in place for all deals and that financial close is achieved in a timely fashion.
Perform financial modeling of power, desalination, industrial wastewater treatment, renewable development opportunities.
Support structuring of power purchase agreements with potential offtake customers.
Support project financing and M&A transactions with 3rd party investors, lenders and/or tax equity providers.
Collaborate effectively with the development, organization, EPC, and interconnection teams.
Provide strategic financial, power including renewable energy desalination and market analysis as needed.
Review project documents to assess their commercial and contractual implications, specifically for project financing structures.
Maintain and share knowledge on the executed projects and emerging best practices in the industry.
Review all contract documentation to understand the requirements in a deal.
Work on optimizing the tax structure of the projects and reviewing and implementing in the model any accounting and tax related requirements.
Perform financial analysis on projects.
Engage with the banks to support financing relationships and negotiations.
Qualifications & skillsets
Graduate degree with a focus in finance, economics, or another quantitative field.
At least 7+ years of work experience supporting the energy, water and renewable industry in a financial modeling and transactional role.
Previous experience working for a leading IPP, utility, renewable developer, or investment bank preferably in MENA region.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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