Finance Head - Project Finance & Legal

Position: Finance Head – Project Finance & Legal

Industry: Solar Energy / Solar EPC

Location: Mumbai (Powai)

Experience: 8–10 years

Qualification: CA / MBA Finance / CFA / LLB preferred

Joining: Immediate / Short Notice preferred

Key Requirement

Solar / Renewable Energy Project Finance experience is mandatory, along with relevant Legal experience. We are looking for Project Finance Head / Project Finance Analyst profile. The candidate should have strong exposure to Solar Project Finance, financial planning, project funding, commercial/legal documentation, contracts and legal matters related to solar projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project finance and commercial functions, excluding routine accounting operations.
• Strong experience in Solar Project Finance and Solar EPC financial management.
• Manage project-wise cash flow, budgeting, working capital and financial planning.
• Prepare and monitor CAPEX and OPEX financial models.
• Handle project costing, profitability analysis and financial feasibility.
• Manage project funding, debt/equity requirements, banking relationships and working capital facilities.
• Strong understanding of PPA, project finance structures and renewable energy business models.
• Review and manage PPA, EPC agreements, vendor agreements, client contracts, loan/funding documentation and other commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with external legal consultants and advocates on project-related legal matters.
• Identify and manage contractual, commercial and legal risks associated with solar projects.
• Handle legal documentation, contract negotiations and compliance related to projects.
• Monitor project-wise revenue, expenses, margins, receivables and financial commitments.
• Manage cash-flow forecasting and fund allocation across projects.
• Coordinate with banks, financial institutions, investors, consultants and legal advisors.
• Support management in project structuring, commercial negotiations and strategic financial decisions.
• Lead financial planning, cost optimization and risk management.

Candidate Profile

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Finance / Project Finance / Commercial / Legal functions.
• Mandatory Solar / Renewable Energy Project Finance experience.
• Legal experience related to projects/contracts is mandatory.
• Strong experience in Solar EPC / Renewable Energy / Infrastructure.
• Should have experience working directly with promoters/management.
• Strong knowledge of project finance, cash-flow management, financial modelling, CAPEX/OPEX, project funding, PPA and contract management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and commercial decision-making skills.

If interested share your CV at dhaneshree.m@ipsgroup.co.in