Debt and Structured Finance Manager , Field
£85-100k
+ Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance
Mid and Senior level
London
3+ days a week in office
Renewable energy infrastructure, investment and trading
Open for applications
Renewable energy infrastructure, investment and trading
21-100 employees
B2BEnterpriseEnergySustainabilityInvestingConstructionEnvironmentalScience
Open for applications
£85-100k
+ Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance
Mid and Senior level
London
3+ days a week in office
21-100 employees
B2BEnterpriseEnergySustainabilityInvestingConstructionEnvironmentalScience
Company mission
To finance, build, operate and monetise the renewable infrastructure needed to reach net zero, putting capital to work to create the energy the world needs.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrable experience in the finance industry, preferably within an investment bank, fund, advisory, or project finance environment, with a focus on energy or renewable energy sectors. Experience in debt finance, structured finance, or project finance from a Middle Office or Front Office perspective is highly desirable. Also secured debt management experience from a large corporate environment would be considered
- In-depth transaction management experience with a focus on debt financing, including the execution and management of debt facilities. Experience with M&A or equity transactions is a plus
- Project Finance experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors is a strong advantage, particularly if you have worked on international developer deals, EPC contracts, or similar transactions
- Strong financial acumen, with a deep understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Ability to interpret financial data and apply it to debt financing decisions. Achievement of professional financial qualifications (CFA, ACA/CIMA, AMCT) would be beneficial but not essential
- Experience with legal documentation and contracts related to debt financing transactions, including loan agreements, covenants, and compliance requirements. Comfortable liaising with legal teams and reviewing documentation for deal execution
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring accurate execution, timely reporting, and efficient coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Financial modelling skills, particularly in building models for debt financing, cash flow forecasting, and valuation purposes. Ability to support financial analysis and stress testing for decision-making
What the job involves
- The Debt and Structured Finance Manager will be responsible for the coordination and end-to-end management of ensuring that debt fundraising activities are embedded into the day-to-day running of the business
- The Debt and Structured Finance Manager will report directly to the Group Treasurer and be a key member of the Treasury team, playing a crucial role in managing and optimising our capital structure.
- This role will involve not only managing debt transactions but also building strong relationships with investors, managing risk through strategic financial instruments, and collaborating closely with the Corporate Development team on new funding initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and strong interpersonal skills to drive our financial goals forward
- Oversee the accession, utilisation, and compliance reporting of secured debt finance facilities, ensuring that all transactions are executed efficiently and in line with project timelines
- Project manage the development and execution of our debt financing strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall financial objectives and growth plans
- Build out and manage initiatives focused on optimising working capital, particularly in the management of payables and receivables
- Implement payables and receivables financing facilities, managing process to negotiate extended payment terms, minimise finance charges, and optimise Field’s cash conversion cycle
- Work to expand letters of credit and bond facilities for use in projects and grid securities
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes related to payables, receivables, and overall cash collateral management
- Work closely with the Corporate Development team to identify and originate new debt funding opportunities for both UK and international battery storage projects
- Assist in structuring financing solutions that are strategically aligned with the company’s objectives, ensuring that new funding sources support long-term growth and capital efficiency
- Participate in negotiations with financial institutions to secure favourable terms for new financing agreements by reviewing and analysing legal documentation
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and potential debt investors, fostering trust and open communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for debt investors, providing regular updates on business performance, upcoming projects, and partnership opportunities
- Proactively identify and communicate potential risks to stakeholders, along with mitigation strategies, ensuring transparency and confidence in our financial management
- Monitor the financial risks associated with debt financing, including interest rate risk
- Work with the Group Treasurer on the execution and settlement of interest rate swaps on debt facilities, ensuring effective hedge management and compliance with risk management policies
- Monitor and assess hedge effectiveness, providing strategic insights on risk mitigation and recommending adjustments as necessary in line with facility agreement requirements
- Develop and implement a roadmap for obtaining an external credit rating for the business, enhancing our ability to access capital markets and optimise financing costs
- Engage with credit rating agencies, effectively communicating our financial strategy, business model, and performance to achieve favourable ratings
- Coordinate internal and external resources to support the credit rating process, ensuring the availability of necessary documentation and data
- Lead the onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes for new debt funding partners, ensuring all regulatory and compliance requirements are met
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key counterparties, fostering a collaborative and transparent approach to debt financing
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Tackling the climate crisis requires belief that large systemic changes can be made, with the determination to make them happen fast. Field wants to drive this change. The company will finance, build and operate renewable energy infrastructure.
They are starting with energy storage, with a portfolio of batteries in the UK, which will allow them to store renewable energy for when it's needed, creating a reliable, flexible and green grid. Longer term, they have ambitious plans to become the leading energy storage player in the UK over the next few years, expand internationally and move into more nascent renewable technologies.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
61% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Challenging work
"Working on the energy transition at Field is challenging and exciting work. The electricity system is complicated, and constantly evolving (now..."
Funding (2 rounds)
Jun 2022
$38m
EARLY VC
Aug 2021
$12.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $50.6m
Company benefits
- We know that our work should fit around our lives, not the other way around. To help our team navigate this, we have a hybrid working framework (2 days Working From Home a week), and a Work From Anywhere benefit (1 month a year working anywhere in the world)
- You’ll be coming to Field to grow; whether it’s at one of our weekly Teach-In sessions or developing skills with our dedicated Learning & Development budget
- It helps to have a vested interest in the success and impact of your work. Therefore every member of our team is a Field shareholder
- One additional paid day off per year to roll up your sleeves and do something for the planet
- We hold weekly team lunches and teach-in sessions, monthly socials, and a couple of offsites a year to make sure we are staying connected as a team
- A carbon offset gift from Field to the planet to celebrate your birthday!
Company values
- Know your stuff
- Do it right
- Move fast
- Work for the team
Company HQ
Spitalfields, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Amit Gudka
(Founder)Spent nearly a decade trading electricity and gas at Barclays, before co-founding Bulb, now one of the UK’s biggest green energy suppliers. Also co-founded music label and club night Make Music, releasing and promoting forward thinking electronic music.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Field
Rachael Leinster (Talent Acquisition Manager)
- Giving everyone a fair and equal chance at employment is important to us at Field, and we feel a diverse workplace is a better workplace! But we want to make certain that we are practicing what we preach, and there are no biases creeping in to prevent us from building a rich and diverse workforce; so all applicants receive an DE&I questionnaire to complete (if they are comfortable doing so) upon applying for any roles at Field so we can view this in aggregate and ensure no unconscious biases are clouding our process.
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