Manager - Smart Metering

A client in the infrastructure and energy sector is seeking a Manager to join the team for an initial 4-week engagement.

You will support the development of a value creation strategy for a private equity-backed asset infrastructure business, helping to identify growth opportunities and translate them into a robust financial plan. Reporting into the project leadership team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to build, challenge and refine financial models, assess strategic initiatives and support investment-focused decision making.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine detailed bottom-up financial models to assess growth opportunities, value creation initiatives and future business performance.
• Analyse asset financing dynamics and evaluate strategic opportunities, quantifying their impact on enterprise value.
• Support the development of growth strategies, investment cases and implementation roadmaps linking initiatives to financial outcomes.
• Contribute to client presentations, commercial analysis and stakeholder discussions with senior executives and investors.

Requirements

• Strong financial modelling experience, including forecasting, scenario analysis and investment evaluation.
• Experience working with private equity investors, portfolio companies or value creation teams.
• Understanding of asset-backed business models, infrastructure, utilities or energy-related sectors.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, combining strong analytical and communication skills.

Details

• Start date: Mid October
• Duration: Up to 3 days per week for 4 weeks
• Day rate: Up to £900 per day (Ltd company)
• Location: Hybrid, with 2-3 days per week in a Central London office