EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK,.....
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future
- #RenewablesJobsDo you have strong Mergers & Acquisitions experience with excellent stakeholder management? Are you seeking an opportunity where you can improve and grow the Renewables sector within the UK and Ireland? If so, come and join our Strategy & Analysis team within EDF Renewables as a M&A Senior Advisor.
The OpportunityAs our M&A Senior Advisor you will work with the EDF Renewables UK & Ireland M&A Manager to generate and execute acquisition and disposal opportunities across all renewable technologies. The role will participate in all key aspects of transactions, including but not limited to M&A strategy and governance, origination, analysing new investment opportunities and executing M&A opportunities by managing multi-disciplinary subject-matter experts to complete due diligence, prepare/seek investment committee decisions and ultimately complete transaction documents.The role will partner with business development teams and coordinate with both key internal functions and external advisors to successfully deliver transactions. Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a competitive salary and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives. Please speak to your Recruiter about the different benefits we offer in the UK and Ireland.
At EDF Renewables our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.
We strive to create an inclusive and diverse business and we recognise that our differences make us stronger, increasing our ability to innovate and succeed quickly. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve to achieve our purpose, whilst rewarding work and recognising the contribution each of our employees makes to achieving our goals. We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
What you’ll be doing day to day…A key challenge to this role is to deliver strategic and financial analyses on potential acquisition and disposal targets.
- Execute M&A processes including data room preparation/management, due diligence, transaction documents, transaction budget management, board & approval papers and management of the governance process.
- This could be as part of a project team or directly leading the day-to-day process of a transaction with support of the M&A manager or Group colleagues.
- Prepare materials to support a transaction for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage professionally with our counterparties, such as industry partners, investors and due diligence advisors.
- Business Partner with business development teams to deliver transactions
- Responsible for internal project teams (including analytical, legal, tax, finance and engineering colleagues) from the origination of a new opportunity until transaction close.
- Lead on the negotiation of documents required for the delivery of the transaction including joint venture agreements, share purchase agreements, warranty & indemnity insurances. Deliver pertinent analysis to facilitate EDF Renewables management team’s and wider business’s understanding to aid decision-making.
- Support the commercial teams in their auction applications and bidding strategies.
- Support the M&A manager in bringing together and manage the “bigger picture” consolidated view of the M&A activity across the business and delivery of M&A across the business
- Prepare reports and ad-hoc analysis for management as required.What do you need to be great at this role?
Success in the role will require problem solving, a high degree of organisational ability, presentational skills and delivery of robust & reliable financial information and commercial acumen.
- M&A execution process experience including due diligence, valuation and structuring
- Experience of leading skilled multi-disciplinary project teams
- Strong understanding of finance and valuation techniques
- Experience of producing and presenting accurate financial appraisal and risks analysis
- Excellent delivery and presentation skills, ideally with experience of presenting to senior management
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise conflicting activities and be proactive
- Strong attention to detail
- Project management and problem solving skillsClosing Date: 7th of January 2024Location: Hybrid working based from one of our offices within the UK – London or EdinburghContract: Permanent
Why EDF Renewables? EDF Renewables purpose is to accelerate a net zero future where clean energy powers our lives. We want to make the net zero future happen as fast as we can. We want to set the pace and, where necessary, disrupt the status quo and transform perceptions. We are here to combat climate change; this is a clear and tangible goal for us. Climate change is what galvanises us to bring the right solutions to the UK and Ireland. Our mission is critical in the pursuit of our purpose, we will lead the way in the delivery and operation of renewable technologies. We are proud to utilise fully our EDF heritage and place ourselves at the core of the industry. We are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the way things are being done. We bring leadership to our interactions and collaborations with one another, how we influence our partners and external bodies, how we use technology. The success of our mission and purpose is underpinned by our core values
- our DNA:Together: Working together.Open: We are open and authentic in our behaviours.Passion: We have a strong belief in what we are doing.Growth: Growth as a company and as individuals.Resolve: We remain determined even in challenging environments.Join us, and lets do good together!
