Valuation Analyst

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Valuation Analyst, supporting the Commercial and Project Development team with transactions, business case development, project pipeline delivery and financing & market research activities. Applicants should have a background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or similar and evidence of relevant work experience in a relatable field. We are looking to hire as soon as possible based in central Edinburgh, Glasgow or Cork. Salary dependent on experience. Transactions covers both acquisitions and disposals

What you will do

• Use and develop best practice financial models to evaluate new and existing onshore wind, solar PV and storage projects as well as other business development activities;
• Assist with documenting project business cases & supporting analysis that feeds into acquisition opportunities and internal investment decision papers;
• Engage with colleagues to understand and evaluate project risks and opportunities;
• Support the cash flow reporting of pipeline projects by liaising with Project Managers and Finance Team on a regular basis;
• Support in the assessment of route to market opportunities alongside the Energy Markets Manager;
• Support the set-up and management of an internal database of project benchmarks to ensure valuation inputs are robust and consistent;
• Regularly engage with colleagues internally across the BayWa r.e. Group, to align on commercial parameters and modelling approaches;
• Take ownership of discrete areas of business development work streams and provide ad-hoc analyses and research in UK and Ireland energy markets, policy and regulation.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience

• Relevant work experience in renewable energy, infrastructure or similar industry;
• Experience of financial modelling and valuation techniques, with exposure to project financing advantageous but not essential;
• Excellent commercial insight and researching competencies for assessing new business models and key value drivers of projects;
• Relevant degree in numerical discipline such as Finance, Maths, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or similar;
• For UK based offices - a Valid Right to Work in the UK.

Skills and competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written (presentations, reports, documents) and spoken;
• Fluent English business communication;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Creative and pragmatic with an ability to find solutions to challenging problems;
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders;
• Ability to translate analysis into practical and implementable recommendations;
• Active listener that shows they understand and value others' viewpoint.

Personal attributes

• Naturally curious and self-motivated;
• Flexible attitude and proactive;
• Acts independently and takes on challenges willingly;
• Structured and logical thinker;
• A team player, willing to provide support to all colleagues;
• Comfortable managing a range of priorities.

What's in it for you?

• Private Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Environment.
• Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Excellent Company Culture.
• Mental Health First Aid support.
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.
• Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank.
• Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility after 12 months employment).

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.