Head - Corporate Finance - Solar Energy

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Date: 1 day ago
City: Kolkata, West Bengal
Contract type: Full time
Head of Corporate Finance - Solar Energy

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Solar Energy

Location: Delhi, India

Gender Preference: Male

Experience: 20 - 25 years

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a seasoned and strategic finance leader to oversee and drive the entire corporate finance function within our rapidly growing solar energy organization.
  • This critical role demands a visionary thinker with extensive experience in financial management, project finance, fundraising, and investor relations.
  • The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the renewable energy sector, particularly in the complexities of solar energy projects, and will be instrumental in steering the company's financial strategy to support its ambitious growth and long-term sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Planning:

  • Develop and Implement: Formulate and execute comprehensive financial strategies that are tightly aligned with the company's long-term goals and strategic vision.
  • Lead Planning Processes: Drive and optimize financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring complete alignment with corporate objectives and operational realities.
  • Capital Allocation: Rigorously assess capital allocation priorities and investment opportunities to maximize shareholder value and ensure optimal resource deployment.
  • Strategic Guidance: Provide astute financial guidance and strategic recommendations directly to the CEO, the executive leadership team, and the Board of Directors, influencing key business decisions.

Project Finance And Fund Management

  • Project Leadership: Lead the financial planning and execution for all solar energy projects, including comprehensive feasibility studies, detailed cost planning, and risk assessments.
  • Funding Oversight: Strategically manage debt syndication, equity funding initiatives, and private equity investments to secure optimal financing for various projects.
  • Documentation & Modeling: Oversee the meticulous preparation of project information memorandums (PIMs) and sophisticated financial models to support funding requests and investor presentations.
  • Financial Closure Drive: Drive and nurture interactions with banks and financial institutions from the initial conceptualization phase through to successful financial closure for all projects.

Treasury And Liquidity Management

  • Liquidity Management: Proactively manage the company's liquidity position, optimize cash flow, and devise effective investment strategies to ensure financial stability.
  • Banking Relationships: Oversee and strengthen relationships with banking partners, including the management of credit facilities, daily cash management operations, and capital market transactions.
  • Policy Development: Develop, implement, and enforce treasury policies and procedures to optimize the company's financial position, mitigate financial risks, and enhance overall efficiency.

Investor Relations And Stakeholder Communication

  • Investor Relationships: Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with investors, financial analysts, and other critical external stakeholders.
  • IR Activities: Lead all investor relations activities, including preparing for and conducting earnings calls, developing compelling investor presentations, and facilitating productive meetings.
  • Transparent Communication: Ensure transparent, timely, and effective communication to all internal stakeholders, including senior management and the Board of Directors, regarding financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Financial Reporting And Compliance

  • Accuracy & Timeliness: Guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance of all financial reporting, encompassing regulatory filings and internal management reports.
  • Statement Preparation: Oversee the meticulous preparation of financial statements in strict accordance with relevant accounting standards (e. , Ind AS, IFRS).
  • Internal Controls: Implement and rigorously maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.

Risk Management And Governance

  • Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify, comprehensively assess, and effectively mitigate financial risks, including market risks, credit risks, and operational risks inherent in the solar energy sector.
  • Policy Establishment: Establish clear and robust risk management policies and procedures across the - organization.
  • Compliance & Ethics: Ensure unwavering compliance with corporate governance standards, ethical guidelines, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Desired Qualifications And Skills

  • Educational Background: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Management Accountant (CMA), or Master of Commerce (M.Com) from a recognized institution.
  • Extensive Experience: 20-25 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, with a significant and demonstrable focus on the solar energy or broader renewable energy sector.
  • Proven Track Record: A strong and verifiable track record in successfully managing large-scale project financing, leading complex debt syndication processes, and securing significant fundraising rounds.
  • Financial Expertise: Deep understanding and practical experience in financial modeling, preparation of - credit monitoring arrangements (CMA), and conducting thorough due diligence processes.
  • Investor Relations Acumen: Proven experience in managing investor relations and handling complex stakeholder communications effectively.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e. , SAP, Tally, Oracle Financials).
  • Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide at all levels of the organization.
  • Strategic Mindset: A strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights

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