Finance Project Manager

The Green Recruitment Company; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly scaling Independent Power Producer in clean energy seeks a Project Finance Senior Associate to lead financing and commercial structuring for renewable energy projects. The role involves substantial interaction with the board and requires strong financial modelling skills along with extensive project finance experience.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, infrastructure advisory, or private equity.
• Strong track record in renewable energy or infrastructure transactions.
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain advanced financial models for renewable energy assets.
• Drive project finance activities including debt structuring and lender engagement.
• Prepare investment committee and board materials for funding approvals.

Skills

Financial modelling

Project finance

Investment banking

Communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

VBA

Job description

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We are a rapidly scaling Independent Power Producer (IPP) delivering clean energy projects across Southern Europe, backed by a leading global infrastructure investor. With a newly appointed CEO and a strategic leadership team in place, we are entering our next phase of accelerated growth.

To support our expanding project pipeline and capital deployment strategy, we are hiring a Project Finance Senior Associate to lead critical workstreams related to project-level financing, commercial structuring, and transaction execution across the development lifecycle.

The Role

The Project Finance Senior Associate will sit at the intersection of investment, development, and construction, playing a key role in securing project-level funding, supporting M&A and refinancing activities, and optimising capital structures across a growing renewable energy portfolio. This is a high-exposure role with direct interaction with the board, investment committee, and global infrastructure fund.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and maintain advanced financial models for greenfield and operational renewable energy assets

Drive project finance activities including debt structuring, lender engagement, due diligence, and financial close

Support capital raising processes, including refinancing, tax equity (if applicable), and equity syndication

Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support investment decisions and risk assessments

Coordinate with legal, technical, and commercial advisors throughout transaction processes

Prepare investment committee and board materials to support funding approvals and capital deployment

Engage cross-functionally with asset management, construction, and development teams to ensure alignment of project assumptions with commercial reality

Track market financing trends and support strategic input into portfolio financing strategy

Candidate Profile

6–9 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, infrastructure advisory, or private equity

Strong track record in renewable energy or infrastructure transactions, ideally within IPPs, developers, or funds

Deep understanding of project finance structures, debt markets, and financial due diligence

Expert-level financial modelling skills in Excel (Power BI, VBA a plus)

Excellent communication skills, with ability to distill complex financial concepts to senior stakeholders

Fluent in English (Italian a plus but not required)

Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, growth-stage business