AVP - Business Development Finance Partner

This position is primarily the financial adviser of the Business Development Team. The BD Finance Partner will collaborate with the BD Team in identifying and evaluating expansion/growth opportunities and high-value innovation projects of the APDU group.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Evaluation and Financial Modeling

• Lead the development and maintenance of robust financial models (DCF, NPV, IRR, ROI, and sensitivity analyses) to evaluate capital investments, acquisitions, and strategic capex
• Challenge commercial and operational assumptions within project business cases to ensure realistic projections and alignment with internal return thresholds
• Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to identify and mitigate potential financial risks prior to capital commitment
• Manage the preparation of Board presentation materials and financial analyses for executive leadership and Board-level review

Strategic Financial Partnership

• Serve as the strategic finance partner to Business Development, M&A, and Operations, translating complex corporate finance requirements into practical business solutions
• Present risk profiles, project valuations, and compliance considerations to executive leadership and investment committees to support critical strategic decisions
• Act as the primary corporate finance partner for Power+ entities, working closely with the CFO organization to ensure alignment on financial priorities, governance, and strategic initiatives

Deal Execution & Capital Deployment Management

• Lead the establishment of post-approval financial systems, controls, and workflows for new ventures prior to operational handover
• Partner with Legal, Tax, Treasury, and external advisors to structure transaction terms in a tax-efficient, legally compliant, and financially sound manner
• Manage the Business Development budget, capital calls, escrow accounts, and capital expenditure drawdown schedules
• Oversee post-investment financial reviews to ensure capital deployment aligns perfectly with approved budgets and project scope

Project Financial Compliance and Governance

• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all financial documentation submitted for Investment Committee, Board approvals, and regulatory compliance
• Guarantee that approved projects strictly comply with lender financial covenants, regulatory mandates, and third-party funding guidelines
• Maintain comprehensive audit trails for deal valuations, financial assumptions, expenditure approvals, and project financing documentation

Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience in financial modeling, investment evaluation, and capital budgeting
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in M&A, Business Development, Corporate Finance, FP&A, Project Finance, or Business Finance
• Proven track record of supporting senior executives through complex financial analysis and Board-level presentations
• Deep experience collaborating with cross-functional corporate partners (Legal, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and external advisers)
• Prior experience in capital-intensive sectors—such as infrastructure, utilities, energy, or real estate—is highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPA, CFA, CMA, or an MBA is a strong advantage