AVP - Business Development Finance Partner

AboitizPower; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Power Corporation, AP DU Business Development team, seeks a seasoned Finance Partner who will serve as the financial adviser to identify, evaluate, and shape growth opportunities. The role collaborates with BD, M&A, and Operations to translate corporate finance requirements into actionable business solutions while supporting governance and strategic initiatives.

You will lead post-approval financial systems, coordinate with Legal, Tax, Treasury, and external advisers, and oversee capital

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of professional experience in financial modeling, investment evaluation, and capital budgeting.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in M&A, Business Development, Corporate Finance, FP&A, Project Finance, or Business Finance.
• Proven track record of supporting senior executives through complex financial analysis and Board-level presentations.
• Deep experience collaborating with cross-functional corporate partners (Legal, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and external advisers).
• Prior experience in capital-intensive sectors such as infrastructure, utilities, energy, or real estate is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of robust financial models (DCF, NPV, IRR, ROI, and sensitivity analyses) to evaluate capital investments, acquisitions, and strategic capex.
• Challenge assumptions within project business cases to ensure realistic projections and alignment with internal return thresholds.
• Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to identify and mitigate financial risks before capital commitment.
• Manage preparation of Board presentation materials and financial analyses for executive leadership and Board review.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment evaluation

Capital budgeting

M&A

Strategic finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

CPA/CFA/CMA or MBA

Job description

Job ID: 4351

Location: Taguig

Company: Aboitiz Power Corporation

Department: AP DU Business Development

Employment Type: Regular

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

This position is primarily the financial adviser of the Business Development Team. The BD Finance Partner will collaborate with the BD Team in identifying and evaluating expansion/growth opportunities and high-value innovation projects of the APDU group.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Evaluation and Financial Modeling

• Lead the development and maintenance of robust financial models (DCF, NPV, IRR, ROI, and sensitivity analyses) to evaluate capital investments, acquisitions, and strategic capex
• Challenge commercial and operational assumptions within project business cases to ensure realistic projections and alignment with internal return thresholds
• Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to identify and mitigate potential financial risks prior to capital commitment
• Manage the preparation of Board presentation materials and financial analyses for executive leadership and Board-level review

Strategic Financial Partnership

• Serve as the strategic finance partner to Business Development, M&A, and Operations, translating complex corporate finance requirements into practical business solutions
• Present risk profiles, project valuations, and compliance considerations to executive leadership and investment committees to support critical strategic decisions
• Act as the primary corporate finance partner for Power+ entities, working closely with the CFO organization to ensure alignment on financial priorities, governance, and strategic initiatives

Deal Execution & Capital Deployment Management

• Lead the establishment of post-approval financial systems, controls, and workflows for new ventures prior to operational handover
• Partner with Legal, Tax, Treasury, and external advisors to structure transaction terms in a tax-efficient, legally compliant, and financially sound manner
• Manage the Business Development budget, capital calls, escrow accounts, and capital expenditure drawdown schedules
• Oversee post-investment financial reviews to ensure capital deployment aligns perfectly with approved budgets and project scope

Project Financial Compliance and Governance

• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all financial documentation submitted for Investment Committee, Board approvals, and regulatory compliance
• Guarantee that approved projects strictly comply with lender financial covenants, regulatory mandates, and third-party funding guidelines
• Maintain comprehensive audit trails for deal valuations, financial assumptions, expenditure approvals, and project financing documentation

Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience in financial modeling, investment evaluation, and capital budgeting
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in M&A, Business Development, Corporate Finance, FP&A, Project Finance, or Business Finance
• Proven track record of supporting senior executives through complex financial analysis and Board-level presentations
• Deep experience collaborating with cross-functional corporate partners (Legal, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and external advisers)
• Prior experience in capital-intensive sectors - such as infrastructure, utilities, energy, or real estate is highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPA, CFA, CMA, or an MBA is a strong advantage