The position
Based in the Development and Construction side of the business, this is an analyst position offering the chance to impact the financial and commercial decisions of a vision‑driven company at the forefront of the transition to zero carbon energy. It is an opportunity to build or enhance the full range of competencies needed for a financial and/or commercial career in renewable energy. It requires excellent numeracy and modelling ability, the diligence to deliver timely and accurate analysis, the curiosity to extract insight, and the ability to find solutions to commercial challenges. It will appeal to recent graduates or early‑career professionals with a passion for renewable energy and a desire to make a positive impact on the world.
Responsibilities
You will be expected to:
* Deliver accurate and timely financial and commercial analysis to enable good decision making
* Own discrete analysis packages
* Provide commercial support across RES’ UK & I activities
Accountabilities
Financial analysis
* Producing, operating and auditing financial models for project, asset & company valuations (Excel‑based or using RES’ proprietary Global Economic Model system).
* Maintaining and challenging the assumptions used in financial modelling
Transactions (sales, acquisitions, etc.)
* Supporting due diligence and negotiation for M&A transactions and other contracts, e.g., value and risk analysis, internal due diligence, information memorandum preparation, due diligence/Q&A process, contract analysis. Managing discrete work packages such as due diligence Q&A process.
Routes to market
* Analysing routes to market (wholesale power prices, PPAs, CPPAs, CfDs, CM, ancillary services, other revenues) and supporting auction bidding/tendering and negotiation of contracts, e.g., PPAs. Owning discrete work packages
Business strategies
* Researching and producing discrete analysis packages on market, strategic and competitor topics to support business strategy production
Investor relationships
* Tracking and analysing renewable investors and supporting relationship management
Internal relationships
* Develop and manage internal stakeholder relationships beyond the commercial team (eg, development team, legal team) to enable effective delivery of own responsibilities
Other opportunities and analysis
* Providing strategic/commercial input on Thrive (cost reduction) and other value‑adding initiatives.
* Providing commercial analysis for new sites, life extension, repowering, construction, asset management, operations, acquisition and/or new business opportunities.
Policy and regulation
* Analysing and briefing on the impact of key policy developments and options
Processes
* Ensuring excellence in the implementation of team processes.
Knowledge
Electricity market
* Desirable to have an understanding of the electricity market in the UK and Ireland.
Technology
* Desirable to have an appreciation of the different renewable technologies and business models.
Skills
Modelling and analysis
* Excellent numeracy and analytic ability along with attention to detail
* Strong understanding of financial concepts, e.g., discounted cash‑flow models
* Strong Excel/modelling skills, preferably with experience/coursework in financial modelling
Communication
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
Organisation
* Excellent organisational skills to meet demanding timescales on several simultaneous activities.
Experience
Financial modelling and other analysis
* Experience or extensive coursework using analytical techniques, discounted cashflow modelling and valuations.
Transactions
* Awareness and demonstrated interest across the renewable M&A space (debt and equity fundraising, transaction closes, etc.)
Routes to market
* Awareness of route to market opportunities in GB & Ireland (contracts for difference, corporate power purchase agreements, etc.)
Project management
* Desirable to have experience in project management & delivering on multiple competing deadlines.
Qualifications
* Educated to at least degree level in a numerate or business subject.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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