Project Finance Manager

Purpose/Objective

The Project Finance Manager – Renewable Energy will play a pivotal role in structuring, evaluating, and executing financing solutions for renewable projects under Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). The position entails end-to-end project financing, including debt raising, equity participation, and rating processes, coupled with financial modelling, MIS reporting, and investor communication. The role demands deep understanding of renewable project economics, financial structuring, lender interactions, and capital market dynamics, contributing to AGEL’s mission of achieving sustainable and scalable growth in solar, wind, and hybrid energy assets.

Key Responsibilities of Role

1. Project Financing & Financial Closure -Lead end-to-end project financing for solar, wind, hybrid, and pumped storage projects. -Prepare information memoranda (IMs), project teasers, and financial models for presentation to lenders and investors. -Liaise with banks, DFIs, NBFCs, and multilateral agencies for arranging project and refinancing debt. -Evaluate and negotiate term sheets, loan covenants, and security structures to optimize funding costs. -Coordinate due diligence, documentation, and financial closure processes with internal legal, technical, and commercial teams. -Support green bond issuances, ECB funding, and syndicated financing in coordination with treasury and capital market teams. -Maintain and track disbursement schedules, debt service, and compliance reporting post-financial closure. 2. Financial Modelling & Analysis -Build and manage detailed financial models for renewable projects to assess project viability, equity returns, and debt serviceability. -Perform sensitivity, scenario, and break-even analyses to support investment decisions and lender negotiations. -Model capital structures and optimize debt-equity mix aligned with AGEL’s long-term financing strategy. -Conduct valuation analysis for acquisitions, joint ventures, and refinancing opportunities. -Support bidding teams with pricing inputs and post-bid financial assessment. 3. MIS & Business Performance Reporting -Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS on project financial performance and cash flows. -Monitor project-level KPIs — generation, PLF, cost overruns, DSCR, and IRR deviations. -Consolidate project financials for management dashboards and board reviews. -Track loan drawdowns, repayments, and covenant compliances across project SPVs. -Drive automation and process improvements in MIS and reporting systems. 4. Rating, Investor & Equity Deck Management -Manage interactions with credit rating agencies — preparing rating rationales, data submissions, and management presentations. -Support corporate and project-level credit rating reviews, including ESG-linked rating processes. -Prepare Equity Decks and Investor Presentations highlighting AGEL’s portfolio, growth pipeline, and financial performance. -Collaborate with investors and equity partners for periodic updates, due diligence, and funding discussions. Support preparation of board materials, investment notes, and management review documents. 5. Strategic Financial Planning & Cross-Functional Coordination -Collaborate with business development, operations, treasury, and legal teams on new projects and acquisitions. -Evaluate new financing structures such as InvITs, holdco financing, and hybrid instruments. -Provide financial analysis support for corporate strategy, M&A, and growth capital initiatives. -Benchmark funding costs, rating methodologies, and market terms across the renewable sector. -Align all financing and reporting activities with AGEL’s sustainability, ESG, and green finance frameworks.

Technical Competencies

Cash Flow Mechanics,Credit Appraisal,Financial Modelling,MS Office Suite,Project Agreements (PPA, TSA, EPC, O&M, Financing Documents),Renewable Energy Financing Frameworks (Indian and International)

Qualifications and Experience

Education: -Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution. -CFA / Infrastructure Finance specialization preferred. -Exposure to renewable energy, infrastructure, or power sector finance required. Experience: -15–20 years of experience in project finance, renewable energy, or infrastructure financing. -Proven experience in debt syndication, financial closure, and lender relationship management. -Hands-on experience in financial modelling, rating processes, and MIS reporting. -Experience with green bonds, ECBs, and sustainability-linked financing is highly desirable. Key Deliverables: -Successful financial closure of renewable projects with optimal terms. -Robust and dynamic financial models for all projects under development and operation. -Accurate and timely MIS reports for management and lenders. -Comprehensive Equity Decks and Rating Presentations. -Strong and sustained relationships with lenders, investors, and rating agencies. -Contribution to AGEL’s long-term financing strategy and ESG-linked capital planning.