Commercial Advisor - Project Financing

Commercial Advisor - Project Financing

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This is a rare opportunity to work as a Commercial Advisor - Project Financing, in a small, high impact team at the forefront of the UK’s Net Zero transformation, playing a key role in the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure assets. Your new role
Commercial Advisor - Project Financing

The Project Financing Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project Financing arrangements for the UKs first CO2 transportation and storage network.Acting as the external face of the Company to lenders and their advisors, the Project Financing Advisor coordinates the flow of information between the Company, the banking syndicate, and other third parties. The role requires close collaboration with Commercial Advisors, the Financial Controller, and wider project teams to manage cash calls, draw downs, financing obligations, and conditions precedent.
What You Will Deliver
Project Financing Leadership:
Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of project financing arrangements
Work closely with Commercial Advisors and the Financial Controller to oversee cash calls, funding requirements, and financing-related obligations.
Own the financing structure and documentation, ensuring continued alignment with project needs, financing agreements, and debt-related financial model assumptions.

Banking Relationship & External Engagement:
Act as the Company’s primary interface with the banking syndicate agent.
Manage relationships with lenders and their advisors, including financial, legal, environmental & social, and technical advisors.
Coordinate and control the flow of information between the Company and all external parties involved in the project financing.
Represent the Company in lender meetings, reviews, and formal communications.
Operations & Cash Management:
Manage day-to-day financing operations including cash forecasting, bank drawdowns, repayments, and cash movements.
Administer project cash calls in accordance with financing agreements and shareholder arrangements.
Ensure all financing transactions and interactions with lenders and agents are accurate, timely, and compliant.

Obligations Management & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all obligations under the financing documents, including legal, financial, procurement, project, and environmental & social requirements.
Monitor ongoing compliance, identify emerging risks, and proactively manage issues with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee delivery of lender reporting, audits, and assurance requirements.

Hedging:
Manage and monitor the Company’s hedging arrangements in line with financing documents and agreed treasury policy.
Coordinate the execution, documentation, and compliance of hedging instruments with lenders and hedge counterparties.
Monitor hedge effectiveness, covenant compliance, and interest rate exposure, working closely with finance and treasury specialists.
Ensure hedging activities remain aligned with financing requirements, project cashflows, and risk management objectives, including lender reporting and remediation where required.

Decommissioning Fund Arrangement:
Support the structuring, delivery, and ongoing management of the project’s decommissioning fund arrangement in line with UK offshore and CCS decommissioning requirements, regulatory frameworks, and project financing documents.
Coordinate with lenders, shareholders, legal advisors, and technical teams to establish and document the decommissioning funding mechanism, ensuring alignment with applicable UK regulatory and licensing obligations.

What you'll need to succeed
Education and Qualifications:
Degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA or similar) desirable but not essential.
Essential Experience
Strong understanding of project finance structures and financing documentation.
Experience managing banking relationships and lender interactions.
Experience of cashflow management, drawdowns, and funding operations.
Ability to work collaboratively across finance, legal, technical, and project teams.
Desirable Experience
Experience in IJVs or shareholder-based project structures.
Experience in regulated or government-linked infrastructure projects.

What you'll get in return
An attractive salary and benefits packaged is offered.

What you need to do now
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