PROJECT Finance Director

Veolia Environnement SA

Employer Active

Posted 1 hrs ago

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Bachelor of Business Administration(Management), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Detailed Job Description

  • Develop comprehensive financial models for new projects and M&A opportunities
  • Perform detailed valuation analysis and assess financial returns under IFRS standards (including IFRIC 12 and Asset Co/Op Co schemes)
  • Challenge cost assumptions and build robust business plans for tender submissions
  • Conduct impairment tests and support Long Term Plan growth projects

Risk Analysis & Management:

  • Analyze and quantify risks associated with projects including operational (construction and operation), credit default, currency, and interest rate risks
  • Review contracts from a financial perspective and build comprehensive risk matrices
  • Coordinate insurance matters for Veolia Middle East operations
  • Manage bond requirements for projects

Transaction Support & Structuring:

  • Oversee M&A project management processes including due diligence, financial planning, scoping, closing, and integration
  • Review and optimize financial and legal structuring of projects, including tax considerations
  • Structure project financing solutions in collaboration with banks and financial institutions
  • Support Commercial teams in preparation and optimization of financial offers during prequalification and tender processes

Documentation & Governance:

  • Review and co-draft finance-related provisions in contractual documentation (share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, service agreements, financing documentation) with Legal teams
  • Prepare investment memorandums and presentations for the Group's Investment Committee
  • Ensure development projects comply with Group standards and criteria
  • Ensure smooth contract start-up and transition to project CFO for awarded contracts

Stakeholder Management:

  • Interface with HQ expertise departments / Matrix management (Investment Control, M&A, Corporate Development, Accounting Standards, Tax, Insurance)
  • Liaise with external advisors, financial advisors, auditors, and banking institutions
  • Participate in financial negotiations with external parties
  • Coordinate research and analysis activities to assess strategic impact of opportunities

Desired Candidate Profile

Main Accountabilities

The Project Finance Director for Veolia Near & Middle East region is responsible for managing all financial aspects of development projects from inception through to operational handover, including acquisitions, greenfield and brownfield developments, M&A transactions, and asset rotation activities. The role serves as the key financial advisor to Business Development teams and reports directly to the Veolia Near & Middle East CFO, based in Dubai.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; MBA or professional qualification (CFA, ACCA, CPA) preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate and project finance, ideally gained in investment banking, multinational corporations, or Transaction Services divisions
  • Strong understanding of IFRS accounting standards and their application to complex transactions
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Solid knowledge of corporate tax structures and business contracts
  • Experience with project finance structuring and debt financing arrangements
  • Expertise in structuring bankable non-recourse project financing
  • Ability to coordinate technical, legal, and financial due diligence for bankability
  • Familiarity with Near & Middle East markets and the soft mini perm-concept
  • Fluent English required; Arabic or French is a plus

Company Industry

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Veolia Environnement SA


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