Chief Financial Officer at AATA Power Company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Company's financial strategy, planning and performance management.
• Develop, maintain and stress-test sophisticated financial models for power and infrastructure projects.
• Lead fundraising and capital mobilisation, including engagement with investors, commercial banks, DFIs and development partners.
• Develop and manage project finance structures, funding strategies and financing plans.
• Lead the financial aspects of project preparation and development in accordance with internationally recognised standards, including IFC-aligned project preparation and investment requirements.
• Prepare investment memoranda, financial models, financing proposals and presentations for potential investors and lenders.
• Lead treasury management, including cash-flow forecasting, liquidity management, banking relationships, working capital and foreign exchange exposure.
• Provide financial and commercial analysis to support project structuring, tariffs, PPAs, contracts and investment decisions.
• Develop financial strategies for project construction, commissioning and transition to commercial operations.
• Monitor project financial performance, returns, financing costs, debt-service capacity and financial risks.
• Establish appropriate financial controls, reporting frameworks, policies and governance systems.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Managing Director and Board on investment, funding and business-development decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, financial advisers, regulators and other key stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance
• A recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA or equivalent is required.
• An MBA, MSc in Finance, Project Finance, Investment Banking or a related field will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience, with significant experience in senior financial management, project finance, investment banking, infrastructure finance or the energy sector.
• Demonstrable expertise in financial modelling and project finance.
• Proven track record in fundraising/capital raising and financing transactions.
• Strong experience in treasury and liquidity management.
• Experience in power, energy, infrastructure or other capital-intensive sectors is highly desirable.
• Experience preparing projects to meet IFC/DFI/institutional investor and lender requirements will be a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of power-sector economics, tariffs, PPAs, project development and energy-market dynamics.

DIGITAL & AI PROFICIENCY

The successful candidate must be digitally proficient and AI-enabled, with the ability to leverage modern AI and technology tools for:

• Financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Financial research and investment analysis
• Data analytics and forecasting
• Management reporting and business intelligence
• Process automation and productivity
• Preparation of investment and financing materials