Zaraith Moncaleano Martinez

Executed and managed M&A transactions across renewable energy and energy efficiency assets, totaling over USD 100 million in transaction value. Structured and negotiated transaction terms, including share deals, earn-out mechanisms, closing adjustments, and risk allocation. Owned valuation and financial modeling (DCF, transaction models, sensitivities), supporting investment decisions, pricing, and return analysis (IRR, MOIC). Led and coordinated comprehensive due diligence processes across financial, legal, tax, technical, regulatory, and ESG workstreams for Energy assets.

Managed a renewable energy asset portfolio exceeding 50 MW, with a focus on performance optimization and value creation. Coordinated structured debt transactions for renewable energy assets. Developed and maintained financial models to assess debt sizing, cash flow coverage (DSCR), and covenant compliance, supporting funding decisions. Monitored asset performance against budget and business plan, including availability, generation, revenues, EBITDA, and cash Flow. Supported lender due diligence and documentation processes, ensuring alignment between financing structure and asset characteristics. Developed and executed end-to-end business cases, from concept definition and financial modeling to valuation, authorizations, and implementation.

Managed cash flow, and financial performance for an energy efficiency asset portfolio exceeding COP 400.000 Million. Evaluated investment opportunities, performing financial analysis, valuation, and return assessment. Led performance optimization initiatives, identifying operational improvements, cost efficiencies, and revenue enhancement opportunities. Built and reviewed investment and transaction models, assessing IRR, MOIC, cash flows, and downside scenarios. Supported buy-side and sell-side processes, including information memoranda, financial due diligence, and investor interactions. Improved investment analysis and modeling frameworks, strengthening decision quality and risk assessment. Built, reviewed, and challenged financial models, including DCF, and transaction models, incorporating sensitivities and downside scenarios. Supported strategic investment, divestment, and refinancing decisions through rigorous valuation and analysis.

Participated in an M&A transaction that resulted in the acquisition of an energy distribution and commercialization business, with a transaction value of COP 1.6 trillion Prepared financial analyses and forecasts, including budgets, long-term plans, and cash-flow projections. Developed valuation analyses for transmission and distribution projects, supporting feasibility assessments and investment decisions. Performed variance analysis versus budget and business plan, identifying key drivers and risks. Built and maintained corporate and asset-level financial models, supporting valuation, investment analysis, and capital allocation decisions. Prepared board-level and investment committee financial materials.

Developed short- and medium-term financial forecasts and cash-flow projections. Prepared financial closing reports for the CEO, executive management, and business unit leaders. Developed the company’s revenue and operating expense budget, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives. Analyzed profitability and value creation across the company’s core businesses and operating segments. Managed and controlled working capital, including cash flow, receivables, payables, and liquidity metrics.

Analyzed end-to-end supply chain performance across procurement, inventory, distribution, and store replenishment. Developed and maintained sales, demand, and inventory planning models to support purchasing and replenishment decisions. Improved inventory turnover and availability through enhanced demand forecasting and replenishment analysis. Developed sales and gross margin forecasts, supporting commercial planning and inventory decisions. Negotiated commercial terms with suppliers, including pricing, volumes, and delivery conditions.

Analyzed and managed international trade operations, including imports and exports, ensuring compliance with trade regulations and company policies. Prepared and reviewed international trade documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations. Ensured regulatory compliance with local and international trade laws. Monitored tariffs, duties, taxes, and trade costs, supporting accurate landed cost calculations.