Job Title
Director of Investment and Finance
Location
Aberdeen
Reporting To
Director of GBE Local (Pending appointment of the Local Managing Director)
Company Overview
Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future. Great British Energy (GBE) is building an energy company that shapes the future of the UK's energy landscape. We deploy clean energy across the UK as a strategic developer, investor and owner of renewable projects, delivering benefits for communities and taxpayers. We focus on innovation, sustainability and impact, working on projects from large‑scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.
About the Role
Great British Energy is looking for a Director of Investment and Finance to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives and wider organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain the GBE Local finance and funding strategy, ensuring it is aligned to the GBE company strategy and the Local Power Plan objectives and deliverable within agreed constraints.
* Translate strategy into clear annual plans, spend profiles and performance metrics; monitor delivery against targets and lead corrective action where required.
* Lead portfolio‑level financial planning, modelling and structuring for distributed/local energy portfolios, including capital stack approaches, risk‑sharing, revenue stabilisation and crowding‑in private finance.
* Oversee project and portfolio underwriting to investment‑grade standards, ensuring robust governance, documentation and assurance for investment decisions, including stage‑gate submissions.
* Lead financial transaction design and delivery (including engagement with HM Treasury and other stakeholders) and ensure compliance with public finance requirements (including RDEL/CDEL treatment and concessionality considerations when relevant).
* Ensure the Local and Community Portfolio Model and associated tools (e.g. the Project Assessment Tool (PAT) and portfolio aggregation methods) are fit‑for‑purpose, quality‑assured, and maintain a clear golden thread from inputs to decision outputs.
* Commission and integrate market intelligence (e.g. forward curves, PPA benchmarks and policy/regulatory monitoring) to ensure modelling assumptions remain market‑reflective and risk analysis is robust.
* Provide leadership on value for money, financial controls and performance reporting for GBE Locals investment activity, working with central finance to ensure appropriate budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
* Build and lead a high‑performing team in line with the interim finance team structure, including senior project finance, PAT/data modelling and market analysis capability; set clear objectives, develop capability and foster a strong culture of delivery, integrity and continuous improvement.
* Act as a key senior stakeholder for finance and funding across the Local directorate, advising the Local MD and fellow Directors and representing GBE Local with external partners, investors, lenders, Combined Authorities and advisers.
Qualifications and Experience – Essential
* Experience in energy markets and low‑carbon infrastructure investment, including revenue models (e.g. PPAs, CfD/merchant exposure) and/or financing distributed energy portfolios.
* Senior leadership experience in investment, corporate finance, project finance, treasury, structured finance and/or public finance, with accountability for strategy, budgets and delivery outcomes.
* Demonstrable track record of developing and executing finance and funding strategies, translating objectives into spend profiles, performance metrics and delivery plans.
* Expertise in investment appraisal, financial modelling and assurance, including risk analysis, sensitivities/scenarios and producing investment papers for senior governance.
* Experience structuring portfolios and transactions (e.g. senior/junior debt and equity, credit enhancement, revenue stabilisation mechanisms) and engaging credibly with investors and lenders.
* Strong understanding of public sector financial frameworks and governance (or ability to acquire quickly), including working with HM Treasury and applying value‑for‑money, assurance and compliance requirements.
* Strong analytical and performance management skills, able to define and monitor KPIs, manage budgets/forecasts and drive delivery against time, cost and quality constraints.
* Excellent stakeholder management and people leadership: able to build, motivate and develop specialist teams and suppliers, and influence senior leaders and partners to deliver shared objectives.
Qualifications and Experience – Desirable
* Experience designing and operationalising blended finance or public‑private funding mechanisms, including managing concessionality and state‑aid/subsidy control considerations when relevant.
* Experience establishing modelling governance, data/assumption management and market intelligence processes to support investment decision‑making at scale.
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, business, mathematics, engineering or a related field. Investment qualification (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA Charterholder) is desirable.
Personal Qualities
* Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision‑making, and is willing to challenge constructively.
* Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact.
* Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships.
* Proactive and adaptable, with curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working.
* Resilient and resourceful in a fast‑paced environment.
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary
* Performance‑related bonus scheme
* Excellent pension scheme
* 4x salary life assurance
* Group income protection
* 38 days annual leave
* Flexible working arrangements
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Supportive, inclusive working environment
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