Senior Commercial Analyst

Windward Energy Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to drive the growth of renewable energy projects. This pivotal role focuses on financial valuation and analysis of wind energy parks, requiring strong analytical skills and a background in project finance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid work environment and contribute to innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector. Join a team committed to sustainability and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible work culture and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Flexitime

Annual Pay Review

Discretionary Bonus

Employer Pension Contributions

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Discounts

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in finance, economics, science, mathematics, or engineering.
• 3+ years in financial valuation, ideally in energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial valuation analysis of portfolio projects.
• Perform due diligence assessments for M&A opportunities.
• Produce reliable project finance models for audits.

Skills

Financial Valuation

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Project Finance

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Finance or Related Field

Professional Chartership (CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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About Windward Energy

We're committed to supporting a sustainable world to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change.

We develop energy infrastructure that will play a part in the transition to net zero. From wind energy to hydrogen, we believe in moving towards tomorrow.

Founded in 2018, and based in Edinburgh, we operate a number of green energy companies across the UK. They're taking on some of the biggest challenges on the journey to net zero: increasing the amount of renewable energy generation; investing in new grid infrastructure to transport green energy to homes and businesses; and developing innovative long duration energy storage solutions.

What you can expect as a Windward Colleague

• Hybrid working available with the option to work from home or in the office as needed.
• Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
• Fridays are allocated as 'no meeting' days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus up to 25%.
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech scheme - discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones ipads for personal use
• Life assurance cover and income protection.
• Travel insurance.
• Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.

The Role

SALARY: From £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

REPORTS TO: Head of Commercial Analysis

LOCATION: Edinburgh

Windward Energy are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Analyst to undertake valuation assessments for current and prospective investment opportunities. The primary role will be working towards growing and operationalising Bute Energy's portfolio of wind energy parks, with a further key focus on evaluating expansion opportunities beyond the current Windward development portfolio.

The role requires a versatile and highly organised individual with a strong analytical background in financial modelling and valuation techniques, together with excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have commercial experience assessing a variety of renewable energy projects / asset classes, with prior experience in project finance and M&A transactions.

The role will be based in Windward Energy's office in Edinburgh and will require occasional travel within the UK.

Main Responsibilities

• Conducting financial valuation analysis of existing portfolio projects and feasibility studies of new opportunities.
• Conducting due diligence assessments and valuation models for prospective M&A opportunities - both at the single project level and multi project / platform level.
• Reporting timely and accurate valuation assessments to the development team and management on the progress of portfolio projects.
• Working closely with colleagues across the group, including development and commercial teams, to support commercial optimisation of project designs.
• Conducting extensive scenario analysis to understand the range of potential commercial opportunities and risks affecting projects.
• Researching market and regulatory issues together with technical topics to ensure that the company's knowledge base is kept up to date.
• Evaluation of prospective route to market opportunities, e.g. CfD, PPA and merchant revenue.
• Development of new financial model structures to assess emerging and innovative investment opportunities - for example: long duration energy storage, EV charging stations, and data centres.
• Working towards delivering detailed financial appraisals for Final Investment Decision and Financial Close milestones.
• Producing reliable project finance models and successfully completing lender's audit processes.
• Producing written market research reports, briefing notes, and valuation appraisal documents across a range of investment opportunities.

What we look for in return

Knowledge & Skills

• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of financial valuation concepts and techniques and their practical application in financial modelling.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to undertake complex analysis and produce well-structured spreadsheet models.
• Competent in building excel based financial models with project finance capabilities.
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail, with the ability to self-audit and produce highly reliable analysis.
• The ability to present assessment outcomes in a thoughtful, clear, and concise manner to support the business's decision-making requirements.
• Knowledge of the GB power market, electricity networks and relevant regulatory matters, with the ability to research complex and evolving topics.
• Excellent MS Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in a finance, economics, science, mathematics or engineering related undergraduate degree.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a financial valuation role - ideally within the energy sector - and a further two years of professional experience.
• Ideally holding a professional chartership in financial analysis (CFA) or accountancy.
• A passion for renewable energy and sustainability issues.

What does our culture mean to us and you?

At Windward Energy, we are committed to having a workplace that encourages and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. This means taking account of social or personal challenges that some colleagues may face and making available, the right workplace environment, resources and opportunities, which allow all of us at Windward Energy, to THRIVE.

Our culture and the way we do things is centred around 'belonging'. We believe that everyone should be able to be their true authentic self at Windward Energy and encourage this through promoting an inclusive environment which values and encourages different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, to ensure a truly innovative and exciting place to work.

We do not accept any discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. Every single colleague and potential colleague who wishes to join us, should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from any bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We hope and encourage all suitably qualified individuals to feel comfortable and energised to join our dedicated team and contribute to the UK's shift towards sustainable energy solutions.