Senior Commercial (Financial) Asset Manager

Stern Energy Ltd.; Nice; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stern Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior Commercial (Financial) Asset Manager to strengthen its Asset Management team in France. The role focuses on solar and wind assets, coordinating with senior management, investors, asset owners and banks.

You will oversee budgeting, liquidity planning and reporting while ensuring contractual compliance and cross-functional coordination. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Economics/Finance, 3–5 years in asset management or corporate finance, and have strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or related fields.
• 3–5 years of experience in Asset Management, Corporate Finance, administration/control or project management, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in managing the economic, financial and administrative aspects of SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles).
• Good knowledge of budgeting, cash flow management, reporting and cost control tools.
• Experience in managing relationships with investors, banks, advisors and other external stakeholders is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Asset Management team dedicated to the assets under responsibility, defining priorities and timelines.
• Support the team to ensure effective allocation of responsibilities and smooth workflows.
• Monitor financial performance of SPVs and plants, achieving budget targets.
• Manage liquidity planning, budgets, forecasts and cost control.
• Analyze KPIs and propose corrective actions to optimize assets.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team coordination

English language

Education

Economics/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Would you like to work in the photovoltaic sector and contribute to the growth of renewable energy?

Stern Energy, founded in 2008, is an Italy-headquartered company specialized in technical services for photovoltaic plants and storage systems.

Operating in seven European countries — Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark and Spain — it offers a complete portfolio of services covering the entire lifecycle of photovoltaic plants: Construction, Revamping, Repowering, O&M and Asset Management. Thanks to its solid experience and ability to provide innovative and tailored solutions, Stern Energy is today a key player in the European utility-scale photovoltaic sector.

Take a look behind the scenes at Stern Energy! Through short episodes, we share the stories, challenges and successes that shape our team every day: https://youtu.be/xMCTvvfho?si=7ktxAAedF2JSaHes

We are looking for a Senior Commercial (Financial) Asset Manager to strengthen our Asset Management team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the management of solar and wind assets and in the coordination of the relevant team, working closely with Senior Management, investors, asset owners, financial institutions, advisors and key stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Coordinate and supervise the Asset Management team dedicated to the assets under responsibility, defining priorities, activities and timelines.
• Coordinate and support the team, ensuring an effective allocation of responsibilities and a smooth flow of activities.
• Monitor the economic and financial performance of SPVs and managed plants, ensuring the achievement of budget targets.
• Manage and supervise liquidity planning, annual budgets, financial forecasts and cost control.
• Analyse the main economic and operational KPIs of the assets, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions.
• Prepare and supervise periodic reporting for investors, asset owners, banks and other financial stakeholders.
• Manage and supervise contracts, commercial agreements and services related to project companies, ensuring their proper implementation and performance.
• Coordinate activities with the Accounting & Tax Advisors and support the preparation of periodic financial statements and related documentation.
• Manage and supervise insurance claims, guarantee requests and contractual issues on behalf of project companies.
• Coordinate relationships with investors, financial institutions, tax advisors, auditors, public authorities and other stakeholders.
• Participate in the evaluation of efficiency and economic optimization opportunities for the plants.
• Coordinate the organization of corporate and shareholders' meetings, from the preparation of documentation to the follow-up of decisions.
• Ensure coordination and the proper flow of information between the different functions involved in asset management.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or related fields.
• 3–5 years of experience in Asset Management, Corporate Finance, administration/control or project management, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in managing the economic, financial and administrative aspects of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
• Good knowledge of budgeting, cash flow management, reporting and cost control tools.
• Previous experience in managing relationships with investors, banks, advisors and other external stakeholders is preferred.
• Experience, even at an initial level, in team coordination or management.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities in dynamic environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to collaborate across different functions.
• Proactivity, accuracy, resilience and results orientation.

Why Stern Energy?

• You will join an international company operating in the European photovoltaic sector;
• You will find the ideal environment to express your potential;
• You will have opportunities for professional growth in a constantly expanding sector;
• You will be part of a highly specialized technical team.

Availability to travel within France and Europe

Gross annual salary: €35,000 – €45,000 (the final positioning will be assessed based on the candidate's experience and technical skills).

The position is open to candidates of all genders and nationalities, in accordance with applicable French and European legislation.