Senior Financial Analyst (Modeller)

Senior Financial Analyst (Modeller)

Role description

Velto Renewables is a renewable energy independent power producer with a long-term asset ownership strategy. Established in 2020 and backed by the global investment group CDPQ, Velto Renewables is committed to contributing to the decarbonization of the global economy and the European energy transition by investing in and developing an international and multi-technology portfolio of renewable energy projects. Velto currently owns more than 280 MW of operating and under construction solar PV and wind projects in Spain and France, manages a 25% investment in a 630 MW offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, develops 1+GW of greenfield projects in Iberia, and is seeking to grow its portfolio by becoming a local player in the countries and regions where it invests

We want to add to our team a young, sophisticated individual with a strong desire for professional development who will own the company's financial modelling, expanding to all related aspects. This role will become a strategic asset in further developing Velto as an international player and financially sound organization. The Senior Financial Analyst will take responsibility for the modelling and will support the team with existing and new debt, valuation, budgeting, M&A support, investment analysis, as well as special projects such as tax restructuring, financial and tax due diligence, service provider tenders, and more.

If you enjoy challenges, constantly seek to improve, and want to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, this is your opportunity! Join us and contribute to the growth and success of our company while developing your skills and advancing your career.

Responsabilities

• Produce, manage and update complex business models for asset management, investment management, financing management, new project finance, development, and M&A activities;
• Support in the elaboration of the periodic reports to lenders:

Preparation of any financial documentation requested by lenders, coordination w/ technical team the preparation of any technical request from lenders,

Preparation of reporting packages and answering ongoing queries from lenders;

Prepare and/or update any investment/financing model if requested by the lenders to meet their requirements;

• Debt service follow up. Prepare a quarterly/biannually update on debt schedule repayment including the interest calculation;
• Produce comprehensive analysis and presentations based on the models for performance diagnosis and forecasting purposes;
• Support the coordination of overall investment, M&A and Structured Finance activities together with its consultants (financial, tax, etc);
• Others:

Prepare annual impairment test for tangible and intangible assets and investments or deferred tax assets recoverability;

Support special projects such as tax re-structuring, purchase price allocation, tender process etc;

Support the Asset Management team in the integration of new assets;

Competencies

• Excellent command of complex financial models;
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles;
• Must be autonomous and pro-active: develop own workstreams and work across many different functions;
• Strong aptitude to learn complex concepts (tax rules, energy policy, financial structures, corporate structures, etc.);
• Good understanding of commercial and financial concepts ruling asset management for renewables assets, desirable experience with regulated assets;
• Good level of comfort with data management: proficient at extracting and analysing large amounts of data and presenting information in an easy-to-understand way;
• Ability to develop and implement report templates, analytical tools, and other financial tools and financial models;
• Good team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Interest and willingness to work on a start-up environment;
• High Level of Proficiency with MS Office suite of products (Excel in particular);
• Valid driver's licence.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's and-or Master's degree in relevant discipline (Business or Economics; Engineering with appropriate experience or additional training);
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Spanish;
• Between 2 to 5 years of experience working in corporates, consulting or banking related to renewable energy or infrastructure financial analysis;
• Relevant experience producing and managing financial models