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Finance & Commercial Manager - Energy

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Finance & Commercial Manager - Energy Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Abu Dhabi Keywords: Finance, Commercial, Manager, Energy, Abu Dhabi Greenfield & Brownfieild experience

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance & Commercial Manager in the energy sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide portfolio management, investment and strategy support in reviewing projects and finance documents, conducting due diligence on brown and green field projects. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in achieving extension, financing and refinancing of projects, participating in evaluation and cross-function discussions, and preparing material for management.

  • Opportunity to work in the thriving energy sector
  • Key role in managing financial strategies for new and ongoing investment
  • Chance to conduct commercial analysis and engage in negotiations with stakeholders

What you'll do:

As a Finance & Commercial Manager in the energy sector, you will be at the forefront of developing financial strategies for new investments. Your expertise will be crucial in conducting due diligence on potential investments, structuring financing agreements with lenders, reviewing financial models, conducting commercial analysis, engaging in negotiations with stakeholders, communicating progress to senior management, among other responsibilities. This role requires a high level of proficiency in financial modelling, stakeholder management, contract acumen, transaction execution, research presentation, project/program management.

  • Develop and implement financial strategies for new and ongoing investment and project finance activities.
  • Conduct financial and commercial due diligence on potential investments within the energy sector.
  • Review and provide comments and inputs on project documents and financial documents.
  • Structure and negotiate financing term sheet and agreements with lenders and investors.
  • Review the financial modelling of the investments or for financing of the projects, including conducting valuation and sensitivity analysis.
  • Work with other members within the team to get their inputs reflected in key project and finance documents.
  • Conduct commercial analysis and engage in negotiations with stakeholders to address challenges that may arise at various stages of the projects.
  • Communicate progress, challenges, and risks to senior management and stakeholders.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Finance & Commercial Manager position brings a wealth of experience from the utilities or related industry. With a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Finance or Business Administration, you have spent at least 8 years honing your skills in strategy planning, enterprise performance management, portfolio optimization, sustainability management among others. Your proficiency extends to innovation management, financial modeling, stakeholder management as well as contract acumen. You are known for your ability to drive change while building impactful partnerships.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Business Administration or equivalent
  • 8 years of relevant working experience within utilities or related industry
  • Proficiency in Strategy Planning and Execution
  • Proficiency in Enterprise Performance Management
  • Proficiency in Portfolio Optimization and Capital Allocation
  • Proficiency in Sustainability Management
  • Proficiency in Innovation Management
  • Proficiency in Financial Modeling
  • Proficiency in Stakeholder Management
  • Proficiency in Contract and Commercial Acumen

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in the energy sector, committed to powering a thriving future. They offer an inclusive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of each team member. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart in the industry. They provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an ideal place for those seeking to advance their career in the energy sector.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Project Accountant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Reference: SJQBDI-BC9662C1

Date posted: 4 March 2025

Consultant: Andrew Beattie