We're Hiring a Business Development Financial Manager!
The
Business Development Financial Manager will support ESSA Group's growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and developing new business and investment opportunities across conventional energy, green transition, and sustainable energy sectors. This role carries overall responsibility for financial evaluation, project feasibility, investment structuring, and strategic business development, working closely with the Director, Group Investment Committee, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure value-accretive and ESG-aligned project delivery.
Work Location: Head Office
Reporting Line: Business Development Head
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Econometrics, Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred), or related field.
- Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in energy, chemical, oil & gas, or renewable energy sectors, with strong exposure to business development, investment, or project management roles.
- Proven experience in financial modeling, feasibility studies, techno-commercial analysis, and corporate finance.
- Experience in project development lifecycle, including FEED/EPC phases, tender processes, and stakeholder coordination.
- Strong understanding of energy transition, sustainable investment, and carbon/green energy markets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to interface with senior management and external partners.
- Strategic thinker with high integrity, resilience under pressure, and ability to work across matrix organizations.
- Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Desirable:
- Exposure to renewable energy, transition energy, or sustainable investment projects.
- Experience working with licensors, EPC contractors, consultants, and JV partners.
- Background in M&A, asset management, partnerships, or capital raising activities.
- Training or exposure in Project Management and participation in energy or chemical industry conferences.
- Strong understanding of ESG principles and regulatory frameworks related to energy projects.
Job Descriptions:
- Identify, assess, and pursue new business opportunities across renewable, transition, and conventional energy projects aligned with ESSA's corporate strategy.
- Conduct market research, financial modeling, feasibility studies, and investment evaluations to support informed decision-making.
- Lead due diligence processes and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, finance, legal, commercial) during project evaluation and development stages.
- Engage with licensors, EPC contractors, consultants, and partners during FEED/EPC phases and manage end-to-end tendering processes including RFP preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with government bodies, regulators, financial institutions, and joint-venture partners, safeguarding company interests in negotiations and contract structuring.
- Provide insights on corporate finance, M&A, partnerships, and asset management opportunities; regularly report project pipeline, risks, and returns to the Director and Group Investment Committee.
- Ensure all project and investment activities align with quality, safety, ESG standards, and company governance requirements.
- Implement and uphold Occupational Health & Safety (SMK3) and Environmental Management Systems (SML) within assigned responsibilities.
About Us
PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk., formerly known as PT Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk., underwent a transformative rebrand in 2022 to better align with its vision of leading Indonesia's drive towards world-class industrialization. Established in 2006, the company initially ventured into LPG and Condensate production with its refinery facility in Palembang. Over the years, it expanded its operations, notably entering the Ammonia production sector through its subsidiary,
PT Panca Amara Utama, at the Banggai Ammonia Plant in Sulawesi Tengah. ESSA has evolved into a leading company committed to contributing to Indonesia's world-class industrialization processes. The company places a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and sustainability considerations in all its endeavors. With records of accomplishment of innovation and excellence, ESSA continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Indonesia's industrial landscape.
