RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Your role:
You will be heading the investment decisions and the optimization of financial returns of renewables projects in Australia. You will take the lead for RWE Renewables Australia in financial negotiations for partnerships and transactions and, where required, develop and coordinate project financing opportunities for projects under development and construction. This includes responsibility for all financial projections of RWE's Australian wind, solar and battery projects.
Furthermore, you will form the company Board of Directors together with the CEO and the CDO (Chief Development Officer) and act as the decision-making body for RWE Renewables in Australia.
Your future plans:
Financial decision-making power for RWE Renewables Australia group of companies and its projects and development activities.
Direct and full responsibility for partnerships & transactions and investment valuation teams of RWE Renewables Australia.
This includes taking the lead of transaction process coordination, unless transactions fall under the responsibility of Group M&A/Global Transactions. In the latter case, close collaboration with central M&A functions is expected.
Moreover, the responsibility encompasses financial due diligence and valuation by means of overseeing financial model works in line with RWE's valuation standards, supporting internal decision making and identifying timing of required business case updates.
Direct and full responsibility for all planning and controlling activities. Establishment of processes for project budgets and reports (DevEx, CapEx & OpEx) and responsibility for all cost management within projects. Support of creation of a mid-term plan for a period of three years under guidance of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia.
Identification (and drive where needed) of areas where project economic returns can be optimized and support of project management where required. Ensure (financial) best practice is delivered across pipeline projects and lessons learned are collected, provided and applied.
Strategic counterpart to RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH head office ensuring financial alignment and representing RWE Renewables Australia at Steering Committees and Board Meetings.
Local HR disciplinary lead of management support functions including Accounting/Finance, Legal, Procurement and IT staff ensuring that the business is supported to the best effect.
Coordinate and align local project requirements with guidance of central functions if needed. Please note, that the functional responsibility for Accounting, Legal, Commercial, Corporate Finance and Procurement sits within central line functions at RWE. In particular:
Financial and legal compliance and implementation of global governance standards will be ensured by centrally governed functions.
Support of commercial offtake initiatives such as power purchase agreements, as well as coordination of tax and insurance related issues will be guided by central functions.
Ensuring bankability of project structures and implementing non-recourse financing will be guided by central finance functions.
Profile:
Excellent university degree in Economics, Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, or similar (M.Sc. or equivalent).
Several years of professional experience in investment and finance functions, e.g. investment banking, financial advisory or similar. At least 8 years of relevant experience in an international context and at least 4 years of leadership and senior management experience.
Broad finance background (in particular investment, transactions, valuation, controlling, financing) proven in senior positions; experienced in implementing non-recourse project finance.
Experience in the renewables industry is beneficial. Accounting or Legal experience is beneficial.
Leading and acting comfortably in cross-cultural teams, collaborating across country boundaries with a sense for diversity and inclusion.
Ability to build and maintain a contact network and business relationships; excellent communication competencies with regard to all stakeholders; excellent negotiation skills; highest standards in transparency and compliance.
Strength in applying a structured working approach as well as strong analytical and project management skills.
Ability to set targets across functions to deliver overall business objectives; willingness to drive cost efficiency.
Willingness to undertake required project related business trips.
Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88085 , application period: 25/10/2024 .
Any questions? Contact HR: Richard Bateson, ******
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
In the segments of onshore wind and solar, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is among the largest electricity producers in Europe and has become a key player in the field of renewables. With its comprehensive "Growing Green" investment and growth strategy, RWE is expanding green generation capacity – to more than 65 gigawatts by 2030.
To this end, RWE is investing €55 billion between 2024 and 2030. RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is focusing on its core markets in Europe and Australia. The team with 1,800 colleagues across 11 countries has come a long way already. With the project pipeline well filled in all technologies, battery storage, onshore wind power and solar energy, you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.
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