Financial Advisor

At ENGIE, we are investing today in the low-carbon energy systems of tomorrow. We are committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral world and we have set our targets accordingly. Our 2030 goals include building worldwide an additional 50 GW of Renewables, adding 8 GW of low-carbon distributed energy infrastructure, and developing 4 GW of Green Hydrogen capacity.

For ENGIE, diversity, professional equality, and inclusion are innovation and performance drivers. ENGIE has launched and has been rolling out the Fifty-Fifty program since 2020. This program is based on a systematic approach to creating the conditions needed to achieve gender equality.

To support our growth ambitions in Italy, we are looking for an experienced, talented FINANCIAL ADVISOR for the AIFA team in Milan.

Join us to accelerate the energy transition and overcome the challenges of our century together.

Role:

The Acquisitions, Investments, and Financial Advisory (“AIFA”) team is a fast-paced group that is closely involved in major transactions and strategic initiatives undertaken by the ENGIE Group. We are a group of individuals spread out worldwide, with a dedicated team that supports the activities of ENGIE in Italy. The AIFA Financial Advisor is responsible for supporting/leading the valuation and risk analysis of new projects and supporting the structuring and execution of M&A and project financing transactions.

The type of projects and underlying technologies are extremely varied, ranging from energy efficiency, power generation, PPPs, and more; either via greenfield/brownfield projects, financing, buy-side or sell-side M&As, negotiated deals/public tenders, etc. – offering a challenging and stimulating work environment to the potential candidate, with plenty of opportunities to develop him/herself professionally.

Responsibilities:

The Financial Advisor will provide reports to a Senior AIFA, handling tasks for any of the 5 Global Business Units (Renewables, Energy Solutions, Network, Nuclear, Flexible Generation, and Retail) based on workload and staffing assignments. S/he will work closely with other members of the Company, focus on Business Development, and should be comfortable operating in a collaborative structure.

The main responsibilities include, amongst others:

• Developing a critical understanding of the business, its main revenue and cost drivers, areas of risk and opportunities, and competitive levers.
• Building financial models/projections based on such assumptions or auditing financial models prepared by other team members.
• Producing valuation analysis/reports with sensitivities analysis (alternate scenarios, assessment of risk and opportunities), applying the appropriate valuation methodology/standards in accordance with ENGIE´s guidelines,
• Analyzing, evaluating, and recommending the most appropriate/competitive funding options for the projects (project or corporate finance, bank loans, capital markets, multi-lateral agency/development bank funding, export finance, etc.),
• Preparing an accurate representation of financing, accounting, and tax-related inputs and projections in financial models (with the support of internal and/or external tax and accounting experts)
• Supporting negotiations with partners, banks, tender/bid parties/participants (government/private entities/advisors),
• Analyzing financial (or financing-related) risks and the impact of proposed transactions on accounting, assessing contingency levels for areas of uncertainty (financial risks such as FX, interest rates, construction risks such as delays and costs overruns)
• Supporting the development of the global AIFA community by actively taking part in reviewing and contributing to the elaboration of policies, methodologies, and standards, and by disseminating information/knowledge in the community.

Requirements:

• Graduate with a master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in a Project Finance, M&A, or Corporate development environment at an investment bank, a consultancy firm, a private equity fund, or a corporation in the Power or Infrastructure Sector.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, and/or equivalent certifications are an advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and utilizing detailed financial models, including a project finance, and accounting component.
• Fluent in Italian and English is required. French is a plus.
• Punctual travel may be required locally and internationally, usually for periods not exceeding a couple of days to a week

General capabilities:

• Strong analytical skills, and capability to drive insights from complex models.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (orally and in writing).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong understanding of MS-Excel functions and prior experience in developing and maintaining MS-Excel-based financial models.
• Strong understanding of valuation concepts (CAPM model) and corporate finance concepts.
• Good understanding of the practical aspects of accounting and tax matters
• Uncompromising ethics and urge to challenge the status quo.
• Ability Manage multiple assignments concurrently on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment with non-flexible deadlines and possibly calls outside of traditional business hours.