Job Description
Project Finance Manager for the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) required to provide financial and commercial advice for major capital projects and programmes.
The National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) is seeking a Project Finance Manager to work with senior colleagues engaging with public sector bodies to provide financial and commercial advice. The successful candidate will work on major capital projects and programmes, including Exchequer funded projects, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), concessions, and joint ventures.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Project structuring and delivery: support senior colleagues in scoping and developing projects through the full project life cycle
* Financial modelling: prepare whole life financial models and develop payment mechanisms for infrastructure projects
* Contract development: support senior colleagues with the preparation of financial requirements for procurement/contract documentation for projects
* Funding market engagement: engage with prospective funders and maintain an active engagement with debt/equity funding markets for capital projects
* Negotiation: support senior colleagues in negotiating commercial terms for contract documentation
* Stakeholder management: maintain strong relationships with clients, both in managing current business engagements and developing future opportunities
**Knowledge and Experience:**
* Relevant third-level degree
* Chartered membership of relevant professional body or equivalent
* At least 5 years' experience in a financial advisory role and/or banking and/or sustainable finance and/or in supporting delivery of major capital projects and programmes
**Skills:**
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and influence others
* Excellent communications skills, including written, oral, and presentation skills
* Commercially minded, innovative, decisive, and highly organized
Working at the National Development Finance Agency offers excellent benefits, including flexible work options, excellent learning and development opportunities, and a diverse range of initiatives.
The successful candidate will have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, deal with conflicting agendas, and meet deadlines. They will also have an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, multi-disciplinary advisory teams, and stakeholders.
