Debt and Structured Finance Manager

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Debt and Structured Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

Reporting To: Adam Boyle

Compensation: GBP 85,000 - GBP 100,000 / year

Description

The Debt and Structured Finance Manager will be responsible for the coordination and end-to-end management of ensuring that debt fundraising activities are embedded into the day-to-day running of the business.

The Debt and Structured Finance Manager will report directly to the Group Treasurer and be a key member of the Treasury team, playing a crucial role in managing and optimising our capital structure. This role will involve not only managing debt transactions but also building strong relationships with investors, managing risk through strategic financial instruments, and collaborating closely with the Corporate Development team on new funding initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and strong interpersonal skills to drive our financial goals forward.

Key Responsibilities

1. Debt Transaction Management:

• Oversee the accession, utilisation, and compliance reporting of secured debt finance facilities, ensuring that all transactions are executed efficiently and in line with project timelines.
• Project manage the development and execution of our debt financing strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's overall financial objectives and growth plans.

2. Working Capital And Trade Finance Optimisation

• Build out and manage initiatives focused on optimising working capital, particularly in the management of payables and receivables.
• Implement payables and receivables financing facilities, managing process to negotiate extended payment terms, minimise finance charges, and optimise Field's cash conversion cycle
• Work to expand letters of credit and bond facilities for use in projects and grid securities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes related to payables, receivables, and overall cash collateral management.

3. Collaboration on Project Finance Debt Origination:

• Work closely with the Corporate Development team to identify and originate new debt funding opportunities for both UK and international battery storage projects.
• Assist in structuring financing solutions that are strategically aligned with the company's objectives, ensuring that new funding sources support long-term growth and capital efficiency.
• Participate in negotiations with financial institutions to secure favourable terms for new financing agreements by reviewing and analysing legal documentation.

4. Debt Investor Relations and Partnership Building:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and potential debt investors, fostering trust and open communication.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for debt investors, providing regular updates on business performance, upcoming projects, and partnership opportunities.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential risks to stakeholders, along with mitigation strategies, ensuring transparency and confidence in our financial management.

5. Risk Monitoring and Derivative Rebalancing:

• Monitor the financial risks associated with debt financing, including interest rate risk
• Work with the Group Treasurer on the execution and settlement of interest rate swaps on debt facilities, ensuring effective hedge management and compliance with risk management policies.
• Monitor and assess hedge effectiveness, providing strategic insights on risk mitigation and recommending adjustments as necessary in line with facility agreement requirements.

6. Credit Rating and Financial Strategy:

• Develop and implement a roadmap for obtaining an external credit rating for the business, enhancing our ability to access capital markets and optimise financing costs.
• Engage with credit rating agencies, effectively communicating our financial strategy, business model, and performance to achieve favourable ratings.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support the credit rating process, ensuring the availability of necessary documentation and data.

7. Counterparty Management and Onboarding:

• Lead the onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes for new debt funding partners, ensuring all regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key counterparties, fostering a collaborative and transparent approach to debt financing.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Demonstrable experience in the finance industry, preferably within an investment bank, fund, advisory, or project finance environment, with a focus on energy or renewable energy sectors. Experience in debt finance, structured finance, or project finance from a Middle Office or Front Office perspective is highly desirable. Also secured debt management experience from a large corporate environment would be considered.

• In-depth transaction management experience with a focus on debt financing, including the execution and management of debt facilities. Experience with M&A or equity transactions is a plus.

• Project Finance experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors is a strong advantage, particularly if you have worked on international developer deals, EPC contracts, or similar transactions.

• Strong financial acumen, with a deep understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Ability to interpret financial data and apply it to debt financing decisions. Achievement of professional financial qualifications (CFA, ACA/CIMA, AMCT) would be beneficial but not essential.

• Experience with legal documentation and contracts related to debt financing transactions, including loan agreements, covenants, and compliance requirements. Comfortable liaising with legal teams and reviewing documentation for deal execution.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring accurate execution, timely reporting, and efficient coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Financial modelling skills, particularly in building models for debt financing, cash flow forecasting, and valuation purposes. Ability to support financial analysis and stress testing for decision-making.

Job Benefits

GBP 85,000 - GBP 100,000K

We're offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You'll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!

We value our team's wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx GBP 5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events.

Other benefits include

• Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
• 1 month a year work from anywhere in the world policy
• Nest Pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
• Dog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team)
• Free team lunch once a week
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
  • 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
  • 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
  • 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• GBP 2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
• Green leave: paid time off to do something good for the environment
• Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday