Senior Manager Corporate Finance (M&A)

Purpose of the Job

Support the Head of Corporate Finance in structuring, negotiating and securing value-accretive M&A transactions and strategic partnerships for ENGIE India, while ensuring capital discipline, rating awareness and covenant alignment in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

The role acts as financial structuring lead and value gatekeeper across transactions led by Business Development, strengthening ENGIE Indias Corporate Finance function in line with Group standards and increasing transaction complexity.

Key Activities and Competencies

1. Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

Lead financial structuring of M&A and partnership transactions

Define equity structures, valuation approaches and governance frameworks

Develop negotiation positions on key financial and shareholder terms

Ensure alignment with ENGIE Group transaction standards

Contribute to investment committee materials and Board documentation

2. Value Protection & Risk Assessment

Challenge commercial and technical assumptions from BD and project teams

Identify value drivers and downside risks

Structure shareholder protections (exit clauses, reserved matters, dilution mechanisms, etc.)

Ensure disciplined capital allocation and return thresholds

3. Rating Impact & Capital Structure Analysis

Assess transaction impact on credit metrics and leverage ratios

Analyse pro-forma Financial profile post-transaction

Support to rating-related analysis and materials in coordination with Treasury and rating agency.

Ensure transaction structures remain consistent with Group rating objectives

4. Debt Covenant Monitoring (Strategic Level)

The Senior Manager will support the Head of Corporate Finance in ensuring continuous compliance with all lender obligations. This includes coordinating internal responses to information requests, monitoring financial covenants, and preparing periodic compliance certificates.

5. Deal Execution & Coordination

Coordinate financial workstreams with external advisors (IB, legal, consultants)

Support due diligence processes

Interface with ENGIE Group Corporate Finance

Coordinate and deliver closing transactions to an end by designing Flow of funds and closing memo.

Required Profile

8 15 years experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Services, Infrastructure / Energy M&A or Corporate M&A

exposure to valuation, JV structuring and shareholder agreements

Understanding of capital structure, credit metrics and rating environments

Ability to operate in cross-functional and matrix organisations

Strong analytical and negotiation skills