Financial Analyst / Advisor - Financial Modelling & M&A -Energy Projects

Financial Analyst / Financial Advisor - AIFA Team - Pune / Mumbai

ENGIE is global leading energy company that develops its businesses – Power, Natural Gas, Energy Services– around a model based on responsible growth to take on the challenges of the transition to a low-carboneconomy: security of supply, the rational use of resources, access to sustainable energy and climate change. The Group provides governments, communities, cities and businesses with efficient andinnovative solutions based on its expertise in four key sectors: independent power development,renewable energy, liquefied natural gas and energy efficiency services.

Purpose of the Job

Assist in the valuation and risk analysis of new projects (including review of financial models) and thepreparation of financing plans, selection of funding sources / banks, structuring and execution ofacquisitions and project financings.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare and be responsible for financial models, financial analysis, valuation and risk analysis of new projects (with assistance / supervision of senior members of the team as appropriate).

• Assist with screening of projects / opportunities, work on indicative and final valuations,preparation of financing plans, selection of funding sources / banks, the structuring and execution of project financings.

• Assist with or (when delegated) be responsible for non-project related AIFA activities (e.g. annual impairment tests, lookbacks, etc.).

Objectives:

• Assist in the valuation of development projects
• Responsible for analysis of financial (or financing related) risks and impact of proposed transactions on accounting
• Assist the structuring and execution of financing plans for new projects
• Assist in reviewing the structure and general soundness of financial models
• Assist in proposal of appropriate financing plans, including alternatives or assist for selection of appropriate financing plan as delegated by the Head of AFIA – AMEA

• Propose banks / financing institutions and/or agencies to be selected to the Head of AIFA –AMEA, or be responsible for selection as delegated by the Head of AFIA – AMEA
• Assist business development decision making process including in developing together with consultants’ market forecasts
• Assist in proposal and implementation of relevant sensitivity analysis for investment files
• Advise on risk allocation, bankability issues, optimisation & tax structuring
• Identify main project economic and financial risks and advise on the appropriate mitigation factors and definition of appropriate contingencies

Qualifications:

• MBA Finance / Economics / CA based degree or a professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA,ACA, ACCA (or equivalent)

Experience:

• Between 2 - 6 years of relevant experience,
• Experience in AIFA / M&A or project finance will be preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong and proven analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling
• Commercial acumen with good understanding of accounting topics and tax structures
• Ability to multitask and to work effectively under pressure
• Behavioural capabilities: problem solving.

Business Understanding:

• Basic understanding of the power business and merchant market dynamics
• Sound understanding of banking and funding processes / issues
• Good knowledge of the competitive environment faced in emerging countries
• Direct knowledge and experience of business environment (or even better power business) in India would be a definite plus

Language:

• Fluent English mandatory. Standard Hindi (and/or other language(s) widely spoken in India) wouldbe a plus. French or Dutch valuable

Location/travel:

• Pune / Mumbai , Maharashtra, India.

• Travel within India and some travel to Dubai can be expected.

Field: AIFA

Employee Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full time

Primary Location: Viman Nagar, Pune, / Mumbai ,Maharashtra, India