EY PPA Advisory Assistant Director London 

United Kingdom, England, London 

681096874

Your Key Responsibilities

• Advising on procurement of PPAs (and potentially GPAs) for corporate and public sector clients, including the commercial evaluation of bids and contract negotiation
• Directing research and report writing for corporate renewable energy strategy assignments, together with delivery of client workshops (in-person and on-line)
• Directing preparation of PPA/GPA project marketing materials and other client deliverables
• Drive revenue growth, originate PPA transactions, target client origination and existing client diversification and all associated business development activities to expand EY’s market share
• Reviewing analysis of energy consumption and energy pricing data. Reviewing and running financial models for PPAs/GPAs, including undertaking sensitivity/scenario analysis
• Project leadership and management of key stakeholders on projects, including project developers and liaison with senior corporate clients
• Development and maintenance of client relationships, including origination, proposal preparation, pitch presentation to clients, plus broader marketing initiatives and account pursuits
• Working on exciting new cross-functional engagements related to M&A mandates or wider decarbonisation strategies
• Working successfully across complex, geographically and commercially diverse operations and working collaboratively with colleagues across the EY network
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Prior experience of working in and a passion for the renewable energy sector
• Experience of negotiating commercial terms for Power Purchase Agreements
• High degree of personal drive and motivation to enhance your own knowledge and succeed
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written; highly competent in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (including Excel modelling capability)
• Financial modelling experience for renewable energy projects
• Highly developed knowledge of the renewable energy sector, power markets, energy transition and energy services and a relevant contact base
• Ability to lead projects and build effective working relationships with individuals, organisations and clients, whilst working under pressure, across multiple projects and to tight deadlines. Happy to work collaboratively with the team in-person and on-line
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to contribute fully to all aspects of team management including; developing coaching, motivating and managing team members to elevate performance levels across the team, client account management and driving a culture of inclusivity, operational excellence and quality
• Educated to degree level
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Commitment to business development and able to identify opportunities to deliver new services for renewable energy strategy and PPAs.
• Experience of gas hedging, trading or purchase agreements
• A desire to be ‘in the market’, building a network through attending and/or speaking at events or committing to posts/blogs etc., with a drive for originating sales
• Track record of successfully pitching for business, identifying and anticipating commercial opportunities and converting networking activity into delivery of revenue
• An ability to contribute to delivery of wider strategic objectives across the E&I team, potentially supporting and participating in corporate finance / M&A mandates through providing PPA and project development experience
• Advanced professional financial or management qualification (e.g. ACA, CFA, MBA.)
  

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What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with EY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.