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M&A Business Planning Manager

Job description

Are you experienced in M&A looking to work for a leading renewable developer?

At WRS we are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of leading renewable developer that believe in accelerating the energy transition to a 100% renewable energy. They are looking for a M&A / Business Planning Associate or Manager to join their growing team.

You will be part of a team responsible for sourcing and executing new renewable energy deals and providing business planning support to grow the business in Japan.

For this role the main responsibilities include:
  • Lead or support execution of transactions including due diligence, selection and management of advisors, negotiation of contracts, valuation / model, closing process etc
  • Develop bespoke deal structures to address specific interests, allocate risks and realise value
  • Build and maintain relationships with investors and partners
  • Support management of JVs and enforcement of contractual rights and obligations
  • Source, evaluate and propose new deals to management
  • Lead or support presentations to investment committee and obtain consent from stakeholders for transactions
  • Lead or support cross functional teams from internal departments such as legal, finance, development and others as needed for the specific project
  • Lead or support business planning process including coordinating across the business to obtain inputs and then collating, updating, analysing & monitoring a robust business plan

A successful candidate will possess the following:
  • 3 to 10 years of M&A experience in investment banking, big 4 accounting firms, renewable developer or similar
  • Transaction contracts (SHA, SPA etc) experience
  • Valuation and financial modelling experience
  • Knowledge / experience of FP&A / business planning
  • Business level of English and Native Japanese
  • Independence, proactive, flexibility and good communication skills
  • Renewable energy experience
  • Google platform familiarity

Location: Japan

Experience:  3 to 10 years of M&A experience in investment banking, big 4 accounting firms, renewable developer or similar

Language: Business level of English and Native Japanese

If you are interested in the role, please apply online or send your CV to emma.w@worldwide-rs.com