Senior Commercial Financial Analyst

<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Position Description</b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Applications are invited for the position of Senior Commercial Financial Analyst within the Asset Development Financial Analysis team. The Asset Development Financial Analysis team supports the delivery of the ESB Net Zero by 2040 Strategy through financial analysis and detailed financial modelling for Asset Development’s strategic investments.  Asset Development is responsible for delivering a targeted renewable generation capacity of 5,000MW for ESB by 2030, and a Net Zero electricity generation portfolio by 2040. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Asset Development Commercial Financial Modelling Analysts specialise in financial modelling and business case development across a range of technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, Hydrogen, battery storage, renewable enabling technology and associated renewable and flexible generation projects to support the transition to Net Zero, and of energy security in our communities. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work on and influence decision-making over a wide range of the generation technologies in which Asset Development is investing. The financial modelling team develop deep specialist understanding of different energy generation technologies and is the owner of financial models which increase in sophistication based on projects’ development status, from early concept to construction stage.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Reporting to one of the Asset Development Financial Analysis Managers, the positions involve investment strategy analysis, financial modelling of specific projects and providing ongoing support on various financial issues in a fast moving environment. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>The Senior Commercial Financial Analyst will have the following responsibilities:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Manage the financial models for capital investment projects including update and maintenance of the financial models as these projects move through key milestones.  Prepare scenarios and sensitivity analysis in conjunction with the project team.  Communicate the results of this analysis and provide insights to support decision making at project and senior management level.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Support the development and maintenance of a robust standardised financial modelling process for the assessment of new business opportunities and the analysis of performance of existing assets.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Review and challenge of investment proposals for new and existing projects or business initiatives to ensure a sound commercial basis for undertaking such opportunities. </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Working with project teams to develop and optimise business case models to participate in energy/renewable market auctions.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Assist business managers in forecasting, validation and update of business financial plans.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Performing analysis of share purchase agreements and other transactional documents as required.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Performance of financial due diligence on potential acquisitions or review of externally performed due diligence as appropriate.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Identification of relevant tax, accounting and risk management issues, and working with specialists within those areas to support robust financial modelling.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Monitoring technical / financial developments and advising on their impact on financial forecasts or investments for Asset Development.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Experience and Qualifications<b> </b></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Essential </b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>A recognised professional accounting qualification, or other relevant financial qualification, followed by three years of post-qualification experience is an essential requirement for this role. Strong Excel skills and experience in financial modelling is also essential for this role. An ability to demonstrate the following skills is also required: </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Strong analysis and financial modelling skills.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Good business writing, communications, interpersonal and presentation skills.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>A commercial mind set with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.</span></span></s