Elgin Values Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees Agility We Lead with Agility Integrity We Act with Integrity Excellence We Empower Excellence Care We Value Care Integration of our four core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector.
We see sustainability as every employee's responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create.
Job Description The Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic-minded individual to join our team as a Senior Project Finance Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the company's project finance activities, securing funding for renewable energy projects, and developing financial strategies to support growth and profitability.
This role is integral to the success and sustainability of our organization.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project finance, a strong understanding of the renewable energy sector, meticulous attention to detail and excellent leadership and communication skills.
What you will do: Support the Head of Transactions to lead the company's project finance activities, including sourcing and structuring financing for renewable energy projects.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including financial institutions, investors, and other key stakeholders to secure funding for projects.
Identify and evaluate optimal capital structures and financing options to support the business.
Prepare and present project finance proposals to senior management and potential investors.
Monitor and evaluate financial performance of operational projects and make recommendations for improvement.
Implement robust risk management frameworks and controls.
Monitor debt covenants and compliance requirements and ensure timely repayment of debt obligations at both the project and portfolio level.
Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, accounting, and legal, to ensure alignment on debt-related matters.
Contribute to the development and execution of the company's strategic plan for project finance.
Align project finance activities with the company's overall goals and objectives.
Your profile What you will need: ACA qualification or similar (e.g.
ACCA, CFA).
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
6+ years of experience in project finance or related roles at a leading project finance bank, private equity firm, investment fund, project developer, energy major or IPP, preferably focussed primarily on renewable energy.
Demonstrable experience with developing and managing relationships with banks/lending counterparties.
Knowledge of European renewable energy sector, power market dynamics and regulatory environment.
Proven track record in securing and managing project financing.
Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in financial analysis.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
About us Elgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation.
The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totaling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland and Germany.
Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory.
The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices.
Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets.
Please visit our website to learn more; www.elgin.com or check out our LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/company/elgin-energy-limited/ #LI-Hybrid