Senior Project Finance Officer

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies.

We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale.

Why this role matters

You will join the Treasury & Economic Analysis team and be part of the wider Finance department of JERA Nex bp. The team is made up of approximately 10 people working to design and execute the best corporate and project finance solutions.

Why you should join us:

• Dynamic and experienced team with various backgrounds

• Motivated to support JERA Nex bp’s offshore wind ambitions

• Exposed to international deployment of renewable energy at a critical time for the energy transition

In this role you will

• Steer the project developments from a financing and bankability perspective including interaction with internal committees, partners, lenders and advisors

• Coordinate discussions with existing and potential project finance lenders in and outside of the project development processes

• Coordinate the preparation and review of due diligence reports

• Supervise financial modelling, structuring and scenario analysis in line with best practice

• Supervise the preparation of adequate bank reporting and covenants follow-up for the existing offshore wind financings

• Keep a close eye on financing trends in offshore wind and the renewable industry in general

To be successful in the role you will bring:

• Master’s degree in finance and/or engineering 

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in project finance and/or power sector financing

• Proven track record of leading transactions and deal teams during due diligence and execution

• UK experience will be scored positively

• Good communication and negotiation skills

• Team-player

• Hands on, responsible, structured

• Comfortable with complex Excel models

What you can expect from us:

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company.

As we build our company, we are driven by:

Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas

A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible

A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve.

About JERA Nex bp

JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects.

A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.

Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, US and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.