Head of Project Finance- IPP Solar PV & BESS (utility scale)

Brightsmith; München; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to strategic leadership

Opportunity to shape project finance function

Fund-backed growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent renewable energy developer in Munich is seeking a Head of Project Finance to shape their capital strategy. This role requires over 10 years of experience in renewables and a strong track record in project financing across Europe. The ideal candidate will lead project finance structuring, manage relationships with lenders, and oversee financial modelling. Fluency in both German and English is essential. Join a growing company focused on sustainable energy, backed by substantial capital for deployment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in renewables or infrastructure project finance.
• Demonstrated track record of closing non-recourse financings in Germany or Europe.
• Strong understanding of German regulatory frameworks and PPA structures.
• Advanced financial modelling and structuring capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead project finance structuring from RTB through Financial Close.
• Negotiate term sheets and manage lender relationships.
• Oversee financial modelling and debt sizing.
• Support PPA structuring and merchant revenue considerations.
• Support PPA structuring and merchant revenue considerations for BESS
• Build and mentor a project finance function for scale
• Shape platform's capital strategy as development moves to construction and ownership

Skills

Leadership in project finance

Negotiating term sheets

Financial modelling

Managing lenders

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

German regulatory knowledge

English/German fluency

Job description

Head of Project Finance - IPP Solar PV & BESS (utility scale)

We are partnering with a Munich-based, infrastructure fund-backed renewable energy developer in the appointment of a Head of Project Finance.

The platform has built a high-quality 1.2GW+ European pipeline, including over 450MW currently at Ready-to-Build and progressing toward construction between 2026 and 2028. With a diversified portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across Germany and wider Europe, the business is entering a critical phase of capital deployment and financial execution.

This role will sit at the centre of that growth.

The Role:

As Head of Project Finance, you will take ownership of structuring and executing non-recourse debt across the portfolio, working closely with the CFO, investment team and external lenders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project finance structuring from RTB through Financial Close
• Negotiating term sheets and managing lender relationships (commercial banks, development banks, institutional debt providers)
• Optimising capital structures across SPVs and supporting holdco-level financing strategy
• Overseeing financial modelling, sensitivity analysis and debt sizing
• Supporting PPA structuring and merchant revenue considerations for BESS projects
• Building and mentoring a project finance function as the platform scales
• You will play a central role in shaping the platform’s capital strategy as it moves from development into construction and long-term ownership.

The Platform:

• 1.2GW+ pipeline across Germany and Southern Europe
• 450MW RTB with near-term Financial Close milestones
• Mix of solar PV and utility-scale BESS, including revenue stacking strategies
• Backed by a well-capitalised infrastructure fund with committed capital for deployment
• Strong institutional lender appetite and established banking relationships

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking an experienced project finance professional with:

• 10+ years’ experience in renewables or infrastructure project finance
• Demonstrated track record of closing non-recourse financings in Germany or Europe
• Strong understanding of German regulatory frameworks and PPA structuresExposure to battery storage or merchant revenue modelling is highly advantageous
• Advanced financial modelling and structuring capability
• Confidence managing lenders and advisors through complex transactions
• Fluency in German and English
• Candidates may currently sit within a renewable developer and IPP.

Why Join us:

• Fund-backed growth with committed capital
• Opportunity to build and shape the project finance function
• Strategic visibility with executive leadership and investors
• Exposure to both contracted solar and merchant-exposed storage

It’s time to generate change 🔋🌱 Join our team and spark a sustainable future! ⚡