Chief Financial Officer

Vanguard Search Partners; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 150.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading search firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a high-growth renewable energy developer in Germany. The role involves directing the company's financial strategy, leading fundraising efforts, and managing high-level investor relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investment banking or corporate finance and a strong track record in capital raising and M&A.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Bonus

Equity

Incredible benefits

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years in investment banking, project finance, or corporate finance.
• Strong track record in capital raising and M&A.
• Demonstrated leadership in energy or infrastructure sectors.

Aufgaben

• Lead equity and debt fundraising globally.
• Steer major M&A transactions and strategic investments.
• Manage high-level relationships with investors and lenders.

Kenntnisse

Capital raising

M&A transactions

Financial negotiations

Leadership in high-growth

Investor relationship management

Jobbeschreibung

Chief Financial Officer | Growth Renewable Energy Developer & IPP | Germany | €Excellent + Bonus + Equity + Incredible Benefits

The Company

A high-growth renewable energy developer and IPP operating across 3 continents, supported by leading global institutional investors and an ambitious international expansion plan. With a multi-GW portfolio spanning BESS, Solar, Wind, and more, the company is strengthening its position as a category leader and shaping the future of clean energy across both mature and developing markets.

The Role

The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and board, directing the company’s global financial agenda with an emphasis on capital raising, investment strategy, and international M&A. This role requires a leader who can scale a fast-expanding platform, steer complex financial negotiations, and strengthen the company’s global institutional relationships.

• Leading equity and debt fundraising across global and regional markets
• Steering major M&A transactions and strategic investments to accelerate portfolio growth
• Managing relationships with investors, lenders, and financial institutions at the highest level
• Overseeing financial structuring, valuation, and negotiation of large-scale transactions
• Delivering clear strategic recommendations to the CEO and board
• Positioning the company for sustained, long-term growth across MENA and further international markets

Requirements :

• 15+ years in investment banking, project finance, or corporate finance with a strong track record in capital raising and M&A
• Demonstrated leadership in high-growth energy, infrastructure, or adjacent sectors
• Deep expertise in structuring, valuation, and financial negotiations for major transactions
• An established network across institutional investors, banks, and capital providers
• Experience scaling finance functions within rapidly growing businessesBased in Germany or willing to be based there

Executives seeking a high-impact leadership mandate within a globally expanding energy platform are encouraged to engage in a confidential discussion.

About Vanguard Search Partners

Vanguard Search Partners is a specialist search firm helping renewable energy and private equity firms across the U.S. and Germany that builds world-class commercial, finance, and investment teams.

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