Terraformation is hiring a
Head of Commercial Finance, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Head of Commercial Finance at Terraformation, a remote position preferably in the US. The role involves leading commercial assessments, supporting sales team, negotiating financing agreements, developing financial models, analyzing SPVs and tax implications, exploring creative financial strategies, managing finance team, and having a bachelor's degree in finance or related field with 7+ years of experience in financial analysis.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field; an MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within project finance in carbon, forestry, infrastructure, or renewable energy sectors
• Experience with financial modeling, SPVs, tax structuring, and cross-border investments
• Experience in project finance, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of investing in different countries, especially countries within Africa, Latin America, or Asia
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively about financial strategies and project viability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring a team, with strong leadership skills and a track record of fostering team growth and development

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial assessment of forest projects and investments to align financial strategies with Terraformation’s mission and goals
• Support the sales team in executing complex project finance contracts by providing financial expertise and analysis to ensure successful project structure
• Negotiate and structure financing agreements with clients and funders, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
• Develop financial models for forest project economics across various regions and biomes
• Analyze and model Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), tax implications, and cross-border investments to optimize project returns
• To enhance forest project profitability, explore and implement creative financial strategies, including additional revenue streams and innovative tax solutions
• Manage and mentor finance team members, fostering their professional growth and development to build a high-performing finance team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a US, EU, or UK licensed fund or asset manager
• Experience with structured finance, senior vs. mezzanine tranching, first-loss and concessionary tranches, etc
• Experience with project finance for timber, forestry, agriculture assets

Benefits

$120,000 - 150,000 USD, plus equity (depending on location and experience)