About the RoleBrewer Morris is partnering with one of Saudi Arabia’s largest and most high-profile organisations, committed to delivering reliable, sustainable, and innovative renewable energy solutions, to appoint a Chief Financial Officer.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development and execution of financial strategies for infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and financial objectives.
- Oversee the financial structuring of projects, including debt and equity financing, ensuring that all financing models are optimised for risk, cost, and project viability.
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models, incorporating project cash flow, risk analysis, and sensitivity assessments to support decision-making.
- Lead negotiations with banks, investors, and other financial institutions to secure favourable financing terms for projects.
- Manage financial due diligence processes for infrastructure projects, ensuring that all financial risks, legal compliance, and feasibility aspects are thoroughly vetted.
- Lead the tax planning strategy for projects, ensuring that all tax considerations are optimised for cost efficiency while maintaining full compliance.
- Collaborate with external financial advisors, investment partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective financial planning and execution of projects.
- Monitor and manage project cash flow, ensuring the availability of adequate funds for project execution and minimising financial risks.
- Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective allocation of resources, continuous professional development, and alignment with corporate goals.
Candidate Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
- Expertise in project finance, corporate finance, or infrastructure finance is essential.
- Professional certifications such as CFA, SOCPA are advantageous.
- 15+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in project finance or large-scale infrastructure finance.
- Proven experience in structuring and securing financing for large-scale projects.
- Extensive experience in financial modeling, risk management, and negotiating financing agreements.
- Strong background in managing financial due diligence and optimizing tax strategies.
- Experienced, entrepreneurial and ambitious senior finance professional with an eye for detail and a proven track record of supporting a business through rapid growth.