About Us
The biomass plants, North Negros Biopower Inc., South Negros Biopower Inc. and San Carlos Biopower Inc. (together the “Biomass Plants”) are located on the island of Negros, Philippines and headquartered and managed from Manila, Philippines. The Biomass Plants are the largest baseload biomass electricity plants in the Philippines with the capacity to generate 70 MW of electricity. The Biomass Plants are designed to run 24 hours a day, providing much needed baseload renewable energy power to the Philippines as it seeks to reduce reliance on conventional electricity solutions such as carbon intensive coal fired power plants. The Biomass Plants employ more than 1200 people, help avoid agricultural waste and provide additional revenues to sugarcane farmers on the island. The Biomass Plants are powered by sugarcane waste, specifically dried leaves and stalks of the sugar cane plant, which would typically be burned or left to decompose in the sugarcane fields after they are harvested. The Biomass Plants were strategically developed, constructed and financed by ThomasLloyd.
Founded in 2003, ThomasLloyd is an independent impact investment solutions provider, advisor and asset manager. With an established track record as a renewable energy investment manager in emerging and developing Asia, ThomasLloyd aims to apply a robust, socially, and environmentally responsible investment approach geared towards reducing carbon emissions and improving economic prospects, while reducing investment risk through diversification across countries, sectors and technologies. Headquartered in Zurich, the company has global presence with offices across Europe, Asia and North America.
Our employees are connected through the shared purpose to make a real impact. Our high-performing, dedicated and inclusive teams are vital to our success, working in a collaborative manner in a supportive environment. Together we tackle challenging and exciting projects and work towards our vision of delivering positive change to the world.
Your Role
As a member of the Executive Management team, you will play a key role in driving success of the Biomass Plants. You will develop and implement financial strategy, supporting the business objectives and organise and lead the finance function, including Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Procurement and Tax. You will ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws and oversee the preparation of tax returns and financial audits.
This role will report to the Group CFO and will be based in Manila.
Your Responsibilities
- Build a strong relationship with the Executive Management team, taking responsibility for driving the sustainable growth of the business while acting as a valued business partner to support the commercial development of the company, increasing financial literacy across the business.
- Lead financial planning, including the development of KPIs and appropriate business analysis, revenue projections and forecasting processes.
- Drive commercial performance and the use of performance metrics with a thorough understanding of merchant electricity pricing levels for profitability.
- Lead BI & MI, formulating data-led strategy and scenario planning, providing insight as well as risk management framework to steer the business and identify key growth levers.
- Optimise cash flow management, including cash reserves and working capital.
- Provide oversight of electricity trading activities, including responsibility for middle office/risk management and/or back office settlements.
- Responsible for all tax planning, tax compliance and corporate functions such as procurement.
- Play a lead role in supporting the President and Executive Management team to set a strategy for the deployment of capital within the business, project finance and future M&A/corporate finance activities.
- Lead, mentor and upskill the finance team and function as appropriate for a fast-growing and expanding business.
Your Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum of 15-20 years of overall combined finance experience, currently as a CFO or Senior Finance Executive within the Industrial, Energy or Infrastructure sectors.
- Power sector experience would be a plus, including experience of merchant electricity markets in the Philippines or internationally.
- Qualified Accountant: CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in strategic financial planning, reviewing of financial statements, preparation and review of financial budgets/forecasts and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of local laws, regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to provide insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Track record of implementing best in class financial practices that support sustainable growth.
- Experience with project and/or corporate finance in the Philippines or internationally.
- Existing exposure to a broader CFO agenda including procurement and M&A/greenfield development.
Your Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Strategic agility
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Execution focus
- Collaborative
Our Values
Being passionate, curious, agile and courageous are values that we embrace every day to guide our behaviours and decisions, helping us achieve our vision – to deliver positive change to the world as the leading global impact-driven financial institution.
Equal Employment Opportunities
ThomasLloyd is an equal opportunity employer and we provide equal opportunities to all existing employees and applicants. We are proud of our diverse backgrounds inclusive of race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, social and educational background. At ThomasLloyd everyone contributes something unique and distinct, which helps us to make a positive impact on the world we share.
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