SVP, Head of Finance

AG&P LNG; Dubai; On-site; AED 734,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Finance. This role is critical for overseeing financial health and commercial viability across LNG projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project finance and will play a pivotal role in driving capital efficiency and long-term value creation. Experience in LNG and strong leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in project finance or investment banking.
• Demonstrated experience in LNG, oil & gas, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial governance and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modelling and valuation for LNG projects.
• Design and execute project finance strategies.
• Support the commercial team in structuring agreements.
• Lead annual budgeting and corporate planning.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance.

Skills

Project finance skills

Strong negotiation skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

MBA or CFA

Job description

Overview

The SVP,Head of Finance will be a senior strategic leader responsible for overseeing the financial health and commercial viability of AG&P LNG’s portfolio of LNG infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on project investment structuring, financing strategy, and commercial decision support. This role is pivotal in driving capital efficiency, financing optimization, and long-term value creation across terminals, downstream infrastructure, and integrated supply projects.

Responsibilities

1. Project Investment & Structuring

• Lead financial modelling, scenario analysis, and valuation for LNG terminals, FSRUs, pipelines, and downstream infrastructure.
• Structure and evaluate project investment vehicles (e.g., SPVs, JVs, asset-level financing).
• Perform IRR / NPV analysis, sensitivities, and bankability assessments for equity and debt investors.
• Lead interface with legal, commercial, and technical teams to align project financial structures with risk allocation frameworks.
• Review and negotiate term sheets and shareholder agreements with investment partners.

2. Financing Strategy & Execution

• Design and execute project finance strategies including debt syndication, mezzanine finance, and export credit agency (ECA) backed funding.
• Oversee financing due diligence processes and manage external financial advisors, legal counsel, and lenders.
• Manage relationships with commercial banks, multilateral institutions, ECAs, and private investors.
• Drive financial close for projects including documentation, lender negotiations, and compliance with CPs (conditions precedent).
• Monitor debt covenants, hedging strategies, and interest rate risk mitigation.

3. Commercial Financial Leadership

• Support the commercial team in structuring off-take agreements (e.g., DES / FOB, tolling), pricing models, and payment structures.
• Lead financial evaluation of long-term LNG sales agreements, gas marketing contracts, and regas capacity bookings.
• Provide commercial finance input into negotiations with suppliers, EPC contractors, and key counterparties.
• Evaluate commercial impact of operational KPIs on project returns and cashflows.

4. Corporate & Business Planning

• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes across business units.
• Monitor capex and opex against budgeted figures, provide variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Support board reporting, investment committee packs, and shareholder presentations.
• Align project and corporate finance metrics with group-level capital allocation strategy.

5. Governance, Controls, and Compliance

• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and audit readiness across projects and entities.
• Establish financial reporting processes and systems for project companies and subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or CFA is a strong plus.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in project finance, investment banking, or energy infrastructure finance.
• Demonstrated experience in LNG, oil & gas, power, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in leading project financial close, debt raising, and commercial structuring.
• Strong financial modelling skills and comfort with complex investment structuring.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• High energy, results-driven, and comfortable operating in dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders, boards, and external financiers.
• Hands-on leadership style, with attention to execution and detail.