Senior Financial Planning Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project finance is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Manager for their Edinburgh office. This strategic role will lead corporate finance activities, manage financial models, and engage with key stakeholders, offering a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Hybrid and flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package including generous leave allowance, market-leading pension and private healthcare

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in corporate finance or infrastructure project finance.
• Background in economic modelling and financial reporting.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial modelling for projects including board reporting and refinancing models.
• Managing key relationships with shareholders and commercial lenders.
• Overseeing hedge placements and credit support arrangements.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project finance

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree in Finance or Economics

Job description

Location: Edinburgh

Description:

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Senior Financial Planning Manager for our client's Edinburgh office with hybrid working. Reporting to the Finance Director, you would be responsible for leading lead corporate finance activities across a number of infrastructure projects. This is a strategic role, offering the chance to work at the forefront of project finance, economic modelling, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic and growing sector. You will play a key role in managing financial models, supporting investment decisions, and developing strong relationships key stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:
Leading financial modelling for projects including board reporting, sell-down and refinancing models, bid support and budget updates.
Acting as the UK lead for project sell-downs and business development bids.
Managing key relationships with shareholders, sponsors, and commercial lenders.
Coordinating project finance arrangements including shareholder loans, equity bridge loans, and senior debt.
Leading UK refinancing activities and supporting the wider corporate finance team.
Overseeing hedge placements and credit support arrangements.
Managing UK insurance renewals, ensuring suitable coverage and handling claims.
Supporting project approvals and investment decisions.
Leading finance committees and contributing to strategic decision-making
Managing and developing a team.

Skills and experience that will benefit your application:
Educated to degree level in relevant subject Finance, Economics etc.
Demonstrable experience in corporate finance or infrastructure project finance.
Background in economic modelling and financial reporting.
Experience with project finance.
Advanced Excel modelling skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you:
A salary of circa 75k-80k, depending on experience.
Annual bonus.
Hybrid and flexible working options.
Comprehensive benefits package including generous leave allowance, market-leading pension and private healthcare.

If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).

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