AVP - Business Development Finance Partner

Aboitiz Power; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Power in Taguig seeks an AVP - Business Development Finance Partner to serve as the financial adviser to the BD team. Hybrid work arrangement and regular employment support the role, collaborating across BD, M&A, and Operations to evaluate expansion opportunities and high-value projects.

The candidate will lead investment evaluation, financial modeling (DCF/NPV/IRR), and capital budgeting, while presenting analyses to executives and the Board.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial modeling, investment evaluation, and capital budgeting.
• 5+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment evaluation

Capital budgeting

M&A

Corporate finance

FP&A

Project finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

CPA

CFA

CMA

MBA

Job description

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AVP - Business Development Finance Partner

Job ID: 4351

Location: Taguig

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