Sustainable Finance Innovation Lead

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

Sustainable Finance Innovation Lead

Location: Cambridgeshire

Contract: 15-Months initial

Rate: £500 - £700 per day umbrella

Hours: Full-time or Part-time

*Hybrid Working – Mostly Remote*

Job Overview

Service Care Solutions is actively seeking a qualified professional to fill the role of Sustainable Finance Innovation Lead. This position is crucial for advancing the authority's ambitious Climate Change and Environment Strategy, which aims for net zero emissions by 2045. The successful candidate will tackle the significant challenge of financing net zero initiatives, providing expertise in financial modeling, investment strategies, and economic development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance the Council's understanding of the intricate challenges associated with financing net zero initiatives for both urban and rural communities.
  • Oversee the creation and evaluation of net zero project portfolios in collaboration with investors to establish a robust evidence base for localized investment in sustainable practices.
  • Conduct comprehensive analyses of economic research related to place-based financing opportunities, identifying both drivers and obstacles to effective implementation.
  • Foster strong partnerships with all PANZ project stakeholders to ensure optimal project outcomes.
  • Represent the Council in all PANZ project discussions, demonstrating the expected professional conduct when engaging with key industry players and funding organizations.
  • Lead the procurement processes necessary to achieve PANZ project objectives, including specification design, collaboration with procurement teams, tender assessments, contract awards, and management of consultancy services.

Candidate Qualifications

  • Possession of a degree (BSc, MA, MSc, MBA) or equivalent professional qualification in financial modeling, economics, or accounting.
  • CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant or Part-Qualified status is highly desirable.
  • In-depth technical knowledge of financing and investment frameworks, including the development of innovative models.
  • Awareness of the political and economic factors at local, regional, and national levels that influence net zero initiatives.
  • Proven experience in project management within the clean energy or net zero finance sectors.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus for successful placements, rewarding those who refer suitable candidates once their probationary period is completed.



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