Project Finance Head - Solar/Renewable Energy

About the Role:

We are hiring for a Finance Head - Project Finance & Legal for a Solar / Renewable Energy company in Mumbai. This is a leadership role focusing on project finance, financial planning, and legal/commercial contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage project finance and commercial functions, excluding routine accounting operations.

- Lead Solar Project Finance and Solar EPC financial management.

- Manage project-wise cash flow, budgeting, working capital, and financial planning.

- Prepare and monitor CAPEX and OPEX financial models.

- Handle project costing, profitability analysis, and financial feasibility.

- Manage project funding, debt/equity requirements, banking relationships, and working capital facilities.

- Strong understanding of PPA, project finance structures, and renewable energy business models.

- Review and manage PPA, EPC agreements, vendor agreements, client contracts, loan/funding documentation, and other commercial agreements.

- Coordinate with external legal consultants and advocates on project-related legal matters.

- Identify and manage contractual, commercial, and legal risks associated with solar projects.

- Handle legal documentation, contract negotiations, and compliance related to projects.

- Monitor project-wise revenue, expenses, margins, receivables, and financial commitments.

- Manage cash-flow forecasting and fund allocation across projects.

- Coordinate with banks, financial institutions, investors, consultants, and legal advisors.

- Support management in project structuring, commercial negotiations, and strategic financial decisions.

- Lead financial planning, cost optimization, and risk management.

Candidate Profile:

- 8-10 years of relevant experience in Finance / Project Finance / Commercial / Legal functions.

- Mandatory Solar / Renewable Energy Project Finance experience.

- Legal experience related to projects/contracts is mandatory.

- Strong experience in Solar EPC / Renewable Energy / Infrastructure.

- Should have experience working directly with promoters/management.

- Strong knowledge of project finance, cash-flow management, financial modelling, CAPEX/OPEX, project funding, PPA, and contract management.

- Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial decision-making skills.

Qualification:

- CA / MBA Finance / CFA / LLB preferred.

Joining:

- Immediate / Short Notice preferred.