Junior Investment Analyst

Eneco Belgium; Waver; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eneco Wind Belgium SA (EWB) is shaping the future of renewable wind energy in Belgium. Joining our Finance team, you will support financial and strategic planning for wind projects, reporting to the Senior Investment Analyst and collaborating with development teams and the broader Finance group.

You will manage the master business plan, help craft robust financial assumptions, and contribute to budgeting, investment cases, and post-investment analyses across development and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, or a related role.
• Experience in the energy sector or a capital-intensive industry is a plus.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Basic knowledge of programming languages such as VBA, R, or Python is a plus.
• Proficiency in Dutch, French and English.
• You will mainly be based in our Wavre office, with one working day per week in our Mechelen office.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and update the master business plan, ensuring alignment with best practices and developments in the renewable energy sector.
• Provide structured updates on key financial metrics and underlying assumptions in close collaboration with the Finance team.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process for projects within the development pipeline.
• Support the Development and Construction teams in preparing detailed business plans and monitoring project performance.
• Assist in preparing investment cases and supporting documentation for decision-making and investment approval processes.
• Perform post-investment analyses to assess investment outcomes and compare actual performance against initial assumptions.
• Conduct financial analyses on topics related to wind energy assets development and operation.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders in Flanders and Wallonia to support project growth.
• Monitor financing mechanisms, regulatory developments, and subsidy schemes to help secure project funding.
• Support pricing strategies and revenue models for renewable energy assets, including CPPAs.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Investment analysis

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Formation

Master’s degree in finance

Outils

Excel

VBA

R

Python

Description du poste

Eneco Wind Belgium SA (EWB) is part of the Eneco group since 2008. Eneco is a leading player in the renewable energies sector and aims to be carbon-free in 2035. We develop, build and operate wind farms offshore and onshore.

What will you do

As part of the Finance team, the Junior Investment Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the financial and strategic planning of renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on wind energy. In this role, you will help ensure the integrity of financial information throughout the project lifecycle and contribute to the development of robust financial assumptions based on reliable data. You will report to the Senior Investment Analyst and work closely with the development teams and other members of the Finance team.

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You will be responsible for

• Maintain and update the master business plan, ensuring alignment with best practices, quality standards, and developments in the renewable energy sector.
• Provide structured updates on key financial metrics and underlying assumptions in close collaboration with the Finance team.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process for projects within the development pipeline.
• Support the Development and Construction teams in preparing detailed business plans and monitoring project performance throughout the development and construction phases.
• Assist in preparing investment cases and supporting documentation for decision-making and investment approval processes.
• Perform post-investment analyses to assess investment outcomes and compare actual performance against initial assumptions.
• Conduct financial analyses on a broad range of topics related to the development and operation of wind energy assets.
• Collaborate closely with regional stakeholders and business partners in Flanders and Wallonia to support the growth of renewable energy projects.
• Monitor new financing mechanisms, regulatory developments, and subsidy schemes to help secure project funding and maximize project viability.
• Support the development of pricing strategies and revenue models for renewable energy assets, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs).

What we expect from you

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, or a related role.
• Experience in the energy sector or a capital-intensive industry is a plus.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Basic knowledge of programming languages such as VBA, R, or Python is a plus.
• Proficiency in Dutch, French and English.
• You will mainly be based in our Wavre office, with one working day per week in our Mechelen office.

Your personal strengths

• Energy Enthusiast: Passionate about the energy transition and eager to contribute to the development of renewable energy.
• Number Cruncher: Loves diving into data and financial figures, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Dynamic Doer: Structured and proactive, with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Team Champion: A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, always respectful and supportive, and eager to play a pivotal role in cross-functional projects.