Corporate Finance, Senior Manager

Job title: Corporate Finance Senior Manage

Location: London - hybrid

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000

Kaluza reimagines energy to bring net-zero within everyone’s reach. The Kaluza Platform enables energy utilities to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable and accessible for all. 

From automating and simplifying core operations including billing to create a lower-cost, higher-engagement experience, to optimising energy usage across smart devices in the home, we turn tough challenges into win-win-win outcomes for customers, suppliers and the energy system. 

Where in the world of Kaluza will I be working? 

You will be working in the Finance team and reporting to the Head of Corporate Finance. This role will have a broad remit, including supporting long term strategic planning, financial modelling and analysis and assisting with corporate development. 

We have a strong flexible, hybrid working ethos, we aim to be as flexible as possible to balance work with life. In the Corporate Finance team, external meetings and networking with key stakeholders is an important part of our commitment too, so this role will be a mixture of working from our London office a couple of days a week, participating in external meetings, with the opportunity to work from home too.

What will I be doing?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Finance Senior Manager to join our dynamic team.  Throughout your role, you will collaborate closely with the broader Finance and Legal teams, as well as other business units.

Through partnering with other areas of the business you will help to promote a commercial mindset and your work will directly contribute to the overall success of Kaluza.

You will work closely with key decision makers and encourage team members to consider the wider context of decisions and projects, acting as a strategic advisor to the business from a financial perspective. 

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Finance

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Corporate Finance and the VP of Finance with various Corporate Finance activities, including
• long term capital allocation 
• optimising the company’s capital structure
• corporate reporting (such as board packs). 
• Produce financial and commercial analyses and reports to support leadership strategic decision-making.

Financial model management 

• Manage Kaluza’s long term financial model, working closely with FP&A (who own the budget and shorter term forecast period). 
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary data and assumptions, integrating these into the model. 
• Ensure the financial model remains a critical tool for strategic decision-making.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

• Proactive identification and assessment of potential acquisition targets as well as analysing strategic fit. 
• Work throughout the deal cycle for buy side and inward investment processes, including leading on due diligence, deal structuring, and supporting in commercial negotiation as well as liaising with external advisors and counterparties. 

Client deal support

• Business casing for material clients (including reviewing the commercial case for large supplier contracts) working through contract structures and inputting to the financial and commercial aspects of such deals.

Is this the job for me?

If you don’t quite match all the skills but you are proactive, a self starter and eager to learn, please go ahead and apply. We are open to applications from people who can develop into this role as well as seasoned professionals.

Ideally you’ll have/be:

• A strong basis in accounting and finance, qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience in Corporate Finance, with a strong emphasis on M&A and due diligence processes.
• Proven experience in financial modelling as well as strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, proactive, and able to navigate and resolve complex situations independently. 
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Energy Retail and Renewables would be a key advantage.

Kaluza Values

Here at Kaluza we have five core values that guide us as a business: 

We’re on a mission, We build together, We’re inclusive, We get it done, We communicate with purpose.

Read more about our values over on our careers site.

From us you’ll get

• Pension Scheme
• Kaluza Share Scheme 
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance + Virtual GP
• Life Assurance
• Access to Furthr - a Climate Action app
• Free Mortgage Advice and Eye Tests
• Perks at Work - access to thousands of retail discounts
• 5% Flex Fund to spend on the benefits you want most
• 26 days holiday

• Flexible bank holidays, giving you an additional 8 days which you can choose to take whenever you like

• Progressive leave policies with no qualifying service periods, including 26 weeks full pay if you have a new addition to your family 
• Dedicated personal learning and home office budgets
• Flexible working — we trust you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle
• And more…

Even better? You’ll have access to these benefits from day 1 when you join.

We want the best people

We’re keen to meet people from all walks of life — our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you.

Find out more about working in Kaluza on our careers page and LinkedIn.