BESS Project Finance Analyst

Pangea; Paris; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Paris is seeking a Project Finance & Modelling Analyst to enhance its team after a significant financing round. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in project finance or financial modelling, paired with excellent Excel skills. Responsibilities include building financial models, preparing business plans, and supporting negotiations with banks. Fluency in French and English is required, and knowledge of battery storage is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in project finance, financial modelling, or M&A in infrastructure/renewables.
• Solid understanding of structured or bank financing.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and optimize project financial models.
• Prepare and maintain business plans and financial scenarios.
• Conduct stress tests and sensitivity analyses.
• Prepare and structure project financing packages.
• Support negotiations with banks and investors.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel mastery

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Master’s degree in finance, engineering, or business

Job description

We are in partnership with a leading BESS developer and Independent Grid Connection Provider. The company covers the full project lifecycle, from design to operation, and is accelerating the energy transition in France.

After securing a significant financing round in 2025 and a partnership to develop over 500MW in Energy Storage projects with an international investor, the company is strengthening its team and recruiting a Project Finance & Modelling Analyst.

Main Responsibilities

• Build, update, and optimize project financial models (including IRR, equity IRR, payback, cash yield, DSCR, PLCR, LLCR, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain business plans and financial scenarios incorporating key assumptions (e.g., PPA, capex, opex, financing, taxation).
• Conduct stress tests and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and structure project financing packages (data room, financial information, modelling).
• Support the Director of Finance during negotiations with banks and investors.
• Contribute to due diligence processes (financial, tax, technical, contractual).
• Produce comparative economic analyses of different investment options.
• Support the preparation of financial presentations for management, the strategic committee, and shareholders.
• Ensure alignment of financial models with project schedules.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Where needed, oversee financial follow-up and reporting for projects already financed, under construction, or in operation.
• Monitor market conditions (interest rates, financing structures, benchmarks).
• Occasionally contribute to corporate/topco financing topics if required.
• Contribute to knowledge-building and continuous improvement of internal financial tools.

Candidate Profile

Required

• Master’s degree in finance, engineering, or business (Grande École or university).
• 2 to 4 years of experience in project finance, financial modelling, or M&A in infrastructure/renewables.
• Excellent mastery of Excel (advanced modelling; VBA/macros a plus).
• Solid understanding of structured or bank financing (senior debt, mezzanine, equity).
• Ability to integrate technical aspects of renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Rigorous, analytical, and autonomous.
• Proactive with strong interpersonal skills to interact with banks, partners, and internal teams.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).

Preferred

• Knowledge/experience in stationary battery storage (BESS) and renewable energy.
• Knowledge of grid connection infrastructure (private substations).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.