Corporate & Strategic Finance Associate

Fuse Energy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy startup in the UK is seeking a Corporate & Strategic Finance Associate to support strategic initiatives. This high-exposure role combines investment banking and corporate development elements, requiring a STEM degree and 2-5 years' experience. Responsibilities include leading fundraising processes, managing relationships with stakeholders, and optimizing financial strategies. The position offers competitive salary, equity bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including allowances for meals and technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity sign-on bonus

Biannual bonus scheme

Fully expensed tech

Paid annual leave

Breakfast and dinner allowance

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or private equity.
• Exceptional analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead fundraising processes.
• Develop and maintain long-term business plans and financial models.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modelling skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication abilities

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

STEM degree from a top university

Job description

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We raised $100M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the Co-Founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify, Uber and more.

We're creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.

But we’re not stopping there. We’re also building the Energy Network: a decentralised platform of smart devices that rewards users in Energy Dollars for electrifying their homes, shifting usage to off-peak hours, and helping balance the grid. This network strengthens grid stability - a critical foundation for scaling AI data centres and other energy-intensive industries.

We’re hiring a Corporate & Strategic Finance Associate to work directly with the Head of Finance on strategic and corporate initiatives. This is a broad, high-exposure role that combines elements of investment banking, corporate development, and FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead fundraising processes (project finance, trading credit lines, other debt facilities and equity).
• Develop and maintain the group’s long-term business plan and financial models.
• Manage relationships and complex negotiations with banks, investors, and strategic partners.
• Evaluate strategic opportunities, financial performance, and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive initiatives to optimise costs, working capital, liquidity, and overall cost of capital.
• Support broader finance operations including FP&A, tax planning, and corporate structuring.
• Work cross-functionally with teams across the business on high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• STEM degree from a top university.
• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or private equity (top-tier firm).
• Exceptional analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in the renewable energy sector.
• Intense work ethic, ownership mentality, and ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an equity sign-on bonus
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Paid annual leave
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees