Financial Analyst /Advisor - Financial Modelling & Project Financing of Utility Scale Solar Renewable Projects

ENGIE India is seeking a Financial Analyst/Advisor for their AIFA team, focusing on financial modeling and project financing for utility-scale solar projects. The role requires 2-8 years of experience in financial modeling, particularly in renewable energy. Responsibilities include preparing financial models, analyzing risk, and assisting with financing plans. The position is based in Pune, India, and involves limited travel.
Objective

Will be part of Engie India 's AIFA team (Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory team) responsible for Financial Modeling & Analysis, Valuation and Risk analysis, Project Financing of Greenfield and M&A transactions in the AMEA region.

Will assist with the preparation of financing plans, selection of funding sources / banks and the structuring and execution of Project Financing.

It's an Individual Contributor role (No team reporting).

Degree / Experience Required

2 - 8 years of proven experience in Financial Modelling and up-to-date proficiency in excel (including writing basic Macros) as Financial Analyst /Advisor (preferably within a sponsor-side AIFA / Project Finance team or within a Bank, Financial Advisory firm and/or accounting/Fiscal Advisory firm) is a must.

Good understanding of Renewable Energy Business and risk allocation frameworks.

Exposure to Renewable and Conventional Energy business in India, Middle East, Africa would be an advantage.

Proficiency and knowledge of Financial Valuation methodology.

Finance / Economics based degree or a professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) or other (engineer)

Job responsibilities

Responsible for preparation of financial models and valuation of projects in compliance with investment guidelines, modelling standards and methodology.

Responsible financial analyses or reviewing and/or audit financial models.

Assist with the structuring and execution of financing plans for new projects.

Responsible for preparation of accounting and tax impacts of transactions in financial models (where required with the support of relevant expertise centers and/or external consultants)

Assist with analysis on risk allocation, bankability issues, optimization & tax structuring.

Contributes to the monitoring and/or review of internal methods for the AIFA team (Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory team) and responsible for adherence with methods set or shared with Global AIFA. Contribute to the proposal of enhancements to financial modelling related / analytical methods.

Specific Knowledge / skills

Strong and proven analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling.

Good understanding of accounting topics and tax structuring.

Good understanding of energy business and risk allocation frameworks.

Exposure to renewable and conventional energy business in India, Middle East, Africa would be an advantage.

Planning ability and capacity to deliver on plans and to work independently.

Location: -

Primary Location: Pune

Open to Travel as per job requirement (will not be an extensive one)