Sr Project Financial yst

• Job purpose:
  
  

The incumbent will provide leadership in project analysis and related business decision support activities for investment opportunities in the Middle East and India Industrial Gases Group. The supported business specialises in the supply of industrial gases via both dedicated plants and pipeline networks to a wide range of industries and segments across the region.

• Dimensions:
  
  

Air Products has had a presence in the Middle East and India through a combination of wholly owned businesses and joint venture partnerships. Air Products operates wholly owned entities in six countries across the region, delivering revenues circa of $100MM. In addition, Air Products has ownership interest in five joint venture companies.

• Principal Accountabilities:
• Taking leadership for project analysis and financial modelling in support of tender and contract negotiations, for both new business and rollover of existing business contracts. This will include cashflow analysis of often complex dynamics within capital investment appraisal projects, and may also include joint venture structuring and acquisition analysis.
• In addition, the incumbent will provide core financial support to deal structuring, risk assessment and will be a key participant in driving internal decisions and seeking approval in line with corporate policies and governance.
• The role requires the individual to have a strong interface with the Commercial team, Senior management, Engineering and with the Accounting, Treasury, Tax and Law functions.
• Knowledge and experience required:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or financial qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
• Proven finance experience with previous exposure to investment appraisal analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good modelling skills and an ability to create an analysis from a “blank piece of paper” based on business discussions.
• High degree of initiative, ability to learn and efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a challenging fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact and communicate with all levels within the organization including senior management and other functions
• Languages: English (Good writing and communications skills)