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About the Role

We are looking for a Project Finance Manager to help deliver our mission of enabling customers to invest in renewable energy projects. You will be a key member of the team, developing the project pipeline and identifying retail investment opportunities to accelerate growth. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will be responsible for taking projects from origination through to execution using your commercial and financial skills.

Responsibilities

Scaling the Collective and accelerating the pace of listing renewable investments for the retail investor
Originate, evaluate and execute new opportunities suitable for the retail investor
Working with the broader team to design financial products across a range of renewable technologies appropriate for the retail investor
Support and mentor team members, facilitating their development and providing senior oversight
Leading financial analysis of renewable projects
Preparing valuations
Reviewing commercial terms
Analysing potential financing structures

Requirements

At least six years of relevant Project finance and/or transaction experience in the Renewables / Infrastructure / Energy sector from working at a fund manager, investment bank, project finance lender, renewable energy developer, industrial or in transactions advisory
Be a team player with the confidence to exercise judgement appropriately, engaging with colleagues at all levels of seniority
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling using Excel
An understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax skills and an ability to read financial statements confidently
Commercial mindset, able to own investment decision making and understand the impact on potential retail investment opportunities
An ability to understand risks, reach a balanced appraisal of probability and impact, and build workable risk mitigation strategies
Demonstrates high professional standards, sound judgement, and accountability in decision-making
Project management and organisational skills
Evidence of managing complex workloads in a fast-paced environment
A self-starter attitude with tenacity, initiative and a willingness to commit to deliver the required results
Ability to communicate with and influence a broad range of individuals, ranging from team members, project developers, landowners, project finance teams, lawyers, technical advisors, policymakers and the Collective’s Investment Committee members
Operate in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g. FCA) and demonstrate due skill, care and diligence in all investment activities
Ability to apply critical thinking and independent judgement when using data and AI-supported insights and tools

Skills

Financial modelling using Excel
Financial valuation theories
Core accounting skills
Tax skills
Reading financial statements
Commercial mindset
Risk assessment
Risk mitigation strategies
Project management
Organisational skills
Communication
Influencing
Critical thinking
Independent judgement

Experience Level

At least six years of relevant Project finance and/or transaction experience

Salary/Compensations

Salary is discussed during the recruitment process

Benefits

Unique culture
Autonomy
Opportunity to work with a wide range of amazing co-owners
Projects that break new ground
Perks that you care about
UK's top company to work for
Ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024
Supportive recruitment process
Customisable interview process for comfort and maximum magic

About the Company

Create ways for our customers to own part of green energy projects.
Greener. Fairer. Future.
Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground.
We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about!

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute.
Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire.
Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success.