Project Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary.

📋 Description

• Identify and create optimal financing solutions for Enlight's renewable energy initiatives throughout Europe.

• Establish and nurture relationships with banks, institutional investors, and other financing collaborators.

• Lead negotiations for financing and secure advantageous commercial and financial terms.

• Oversee project and corporate financing transactions.

• Negotiate financing documentation, primarily adhering to LMA standards.

• Coordinate due diligence processes and Conditions Precedent (CPs).

• Assist in the financing process through to closing.

• Develop and track detailed financing timelines and Gantt charts alongside project managers.

• Manage cross-functional workstreams essential for effective financing execution.

• Create, maintain, and analyze intricate financial models.

• Conduct financial feasibility assessments and investment analyses.

• Aid business development through financial modeling, transaction evaluation, and economic analysis.

• Prepare financial forecasts, management presentations, and analyses to support strategic and business decisions.

• Assist with debt ratings, risk management, and hedging activities.

• Report directly to the Director of Project Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited university – required.

• Master's degree – considered an advantage.

• A minimum of 7–8 years of relevant experience in Project Finance – required.

• Prior experience in project finance, debt advisory, transaction services (Big 4 or consulting firm), or a project finance position in a corporate setting – required.

• Experience in the renewable energy sector – considered an advantage.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel – required.

• Knowledge of VBA – an advantage.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal – required.

• Strong capabilities in financial modeling, analysis, and transaction execution.

• Ability to manage complex processes, engage multiple stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across teams.

• Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Master's degree – considered an advantage.

• Potential exposure to financing activities in additional markets.