SVP, Head of Finance

Role Summary

The SVP,Head of Finance will be a senior strategic leader responsible for overseeing the financial health and commercial viability of AG&P LNG’s portfolio of LNG infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on project investment structuring, financing strategy, and commercial decision support. This role is pivotal in driving capital efficiency, financing optimization, and long-term value creation across terminals, downstream infrastructure, and integrated supply projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Investment & Structuring

• Lead financial modelling, scenario analysis, and valuation for LNG terminals, FSRUs, pipelines, and downstream infrastructure.
• Structure and evaluate project investment vehicles (e.g., SPVs, JVs, asset-level financing).
• Perform IRR/NPV analysis, sensitivities, and bankability assessments for equity and debt investors.
• Lead interface with legal, commercial, and technical teams to align project financial structures with risk allocation frameworks.
• Review and negotiate term sheets and shareholder agreements with investment partners.

2. Financing Strategy & Execution

• Design and execute project finance strategies including debt syndication, mezzanine finance, and export credit agency (ECA) backed funding.
• Oversee financing due diligence processes and manage external financial advisors, legal counsel, and lenders.
• Manage relationships with commercial banks, multilateral institutions, ECAs, and private investors.
• Drive financial close for projects including documentation, lender negotiations, and compliance with CPs (conditions precedent).
• Monitor debt covenants, hedging strategies, and interest rate risk mitigation.

3. Commercial Financial Leadership

• Support the commercial team in structuring off-take agreements (e.g., DES/FOB, tolling), pricing models, and payment structures.
• Lead financial evaluation of long-term LNG sales agreements, gas marketing contracts, and regas capacity bookings.
• Provide commercial finance input into negotiations with suppliers, EPC contractors, and key counterparties.
• Evaluate commercial impact of operational KPIs on project returns and cashflows.

4. Corporate & Business Planning

• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes across business units.
• Monitor capex and opex against budgeted figures, provide variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Support board reporting, investment committee packs, and shareholder presentations.
• Align project and corporate finance metrics with group-level capital allocation strategy.

5. Governance, Controls, and Compliance

• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and audit readiness across projects and entities.
• Establish financial reporting processes and systems for project companies and subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory consultants.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or CFA is a strong plus.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in project finance, investment banking, or energy infrastructure finance.
• Demonstrated experience in LNG, oil & gas, power, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in leading project financial close, debt raising, and commercial structuring.
• Strong financial modelling skills and comfort with complex investment structuring.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• High energy, results-driven, and comfortable operating in dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders, boards, and external financiers.
• Hands-on leadership style, with attention to execution and detail.