Search are supporting the recruitment of a Senior Financial Planning Manager for our client's Edinburgh office with hybrid working. Reporting to the Finance Director, you would be responsible for leading lead corporate finance activities across a number of infrastructure projects. This is a strategic role, offering the chance to work at the forefront of project finance, economic modelling, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic and growing sector. You will play a key role in managing financial models, supporting investment decisions, and developing strong relationships key stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading financial modelling for projects including board reporting, sell-down and refinancing models, bid support and budget updates.
* Acting as the UK lead for project sell-downs and business development bids.
* Managing key relationships with shareholders, sponsors, and commercial lenders.
* Coordinating project finance arrangements including shareholder loans, equity bridge loans, and senior debt.
* Leading UK refinancing activities and supporting the wider corporate finance team.
* Overseeing hedge placements and credit support arrangements.
* Managing UK insurance renewals, ensuring suitable coverage and handling claims.
* Supporting project approvals and investment decisions.
* Leading finance committees and contributing to strategic decision-making
* Managing and developing a team.

Skills and experience that will benefit your application:
* Educated to degree level in relevant subject Finance, Economics etc.
* Demonstrable experience in corporate finance or infrastructure project finance.
* Background in economic modelling and financial reporting.
* Experience with project finance.
* Advanced Excel modelling skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you:
* A salary of circa 75k-80k, depending on experience.
* Annual bonus.
* Hybrid and flexible working options.
* Comprehensive benefits package including generous leave allowance, market-leading pension and private healthcare.

If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at fergus.wade@search.co.uk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.