Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnered with Balance Power, a company committed to supporting the UK with their green initiative by continuing to develop renewable energy generation projects. They are looking to recruit a Commercial Analyst to join their growing team based in St Helens.
The strategically important Commercial Analyst role comes with a salary up to £45,000, company bonus, on-site parking, private healthcare, private pension and flexible working.
If you're a Commercial Analyst and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Head of Commercial you will:
Develop comprehensive financial models
Manage and update data-books
Facilitate collaboration and coordination between departments
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and currency
Integrate external modelling data and maintain relevant industry data points
Foster relationships with financing sources, investors, and other stakeholders to gather cost of capital data and explore additional opportunities
Assist the team in evaluating model sensitivities and ensuring financial benchmarks are met
Collaborate with Operations and Process Teams to incorporate commercial considerations into all opportunities
Identify and implement commercially driven improvements to maximise the current portfolio
Understand and manage Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to enhance project IRRs as directed by the Head of Commercial
Stay informed about market trends in technology and Real-Time Markets (RTM), providing insights and updates to the Head of Commercial
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Experience in a commercial, financial or accountancy role would be a strong advantage
Degree qualified Chartered Accountant / Chartered Financial Analyst or similar field of study
Demonstrable understanding of financial and commercial modelling
Demonstrable understanding of PPAs
Ability to use accountancy and analysis software and MS programs such as Excel
Personal skills
The Commercial Analyst role would suit someone who is or has:
A strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ambitious in their career - passionate about personal and professional growth and short-long term career progression
Salary and benefits of the Commercial Analyst role
A starting salary up to £45,000 pa
Company bonus structure
Other benefits including EV salary sacrifice (not compulsory), professional membership (chartership) subscription, monthly social events, use of pool vehicles, private healthcare, on-site parking, flexible working and pension
25 days + bank holidays (accruing up to 5 additional days for each year served)
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful